The Smithsonian American Art Museum has announced a major acquisition of the works of early Black photographers James P. Ball, Glenalvin Goodridge and Augustus Washington. Continue reading New Collection of Portraits Presents the Diversity of 19th-Century American Photography
This bonus episode of Sidedoor takes us back in time – to trace how the concept of progress has evolved, and who current Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III would put in his “portrait of progress.” Continue reading Happy Birthday to Us!
As summer draws to a close, one of Smithsonian Gardens’ newest staff members, Phil Evich, shares his thoughts and observations from time he spent rotating through each of the Smithsonian gardens and landscapes earlier this season. This is Part 1 of Phil’s Annual Adventure. Continue reading An Annual Adventure at Smithsonian Gardens
To help celebrate the Smithsonian’s 175th anniversary, the Washington Nationals asked Secretary Bunch to throw out the first pitch at the August 15 home game between the Nationals and the Atlanta Braves. Continue reading Pitching the Smithsonian
This is a sampling of approximately 1,860 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of August 9 – August 13, 2021. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of August 9 – August 13, 2021
One year ago, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo welcomed Xiao Qi Ji—a precious giant panda born in the midst of a global pandemic. Fans who follow the beloved bear’s #PandaStory from the beginning reveled in watching him grow into the playful and curious cub he is today. As the giant panda team prepares to celebrate Xiao Qi Ji’s first birthday Aug. 21, take a look back at his top 12 milestones that left panda fans around the world in awe and ‘aww.’ Continue reading Happy First Birthday, Xiao Qi Ji!
This is a sampling of approximately 4,920 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of August 2 – August 6, 2021 Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of August 2 – August 6, 2021
Yes, it still involves bivalves and bowels, but there’s a lot more to the story. Continue reading The true story behind how pearls are made
Melanie Adams, ACM’s director, welcomes the community back inside the museum. Continue reading The Anacostia Community Museum has reopened to the public
This is a sampling of approximately 2,730 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of July 26 – 30, 2021. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of July 26 – July 30, 2021
Vote now for the Autumn 2025 Windows Lock Screen. Voting ends Sunday, September 21st! Continue reading Vote now for the Autumn 2025 Windows Lock Screen
(Ed. note: We should note that it's never wise to stand behind a cow, even a buttery one. Cow pies never win blue ribbons.) Continue reading Behind the Butter Cow: A Look at the Renwick’s new State Fair exhibition
More than $2.5 million in grants has been awarded to fund projects ranging from exposing little kids to nature, the link between movement and emotional wellbeing and building a robotic telescope. Continue reading 2025 Together we Thrive
Melanie Adams will serve as interim director beginning August 26. Continue reading Director of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum is stepping down
