In a wide-ranging conversation, the Secretary spoke on the current political climate, the process of returning human remains, the awe-inspiring scope of Smithsonian science and much more. Continue reading Secretary Bunch talks about America’s 250th, why experts still matter and what to expect from the Smithsonian in 2025
We advise you to stay home. Continue reading Traffic Advisory: Presidential Inauguration and Inaugural Events
Climate change is making plants less nutritious − that could already be hurting animals that are grazers. (It’s not as if bamboo is a nutritious superfood to begin with.) Continue reading The Conversation: Climate change is making plants less nutritious
From naming a new horned dinosaur species to creating a roadmap to protect biodiversity on the moon, Smithsonian scientists were busy in 2024. Continue reading The Smithsonian’s top seven scientific achievements of 2024
Director Kim Sajet tells the story behind the Ansel Adams photo that is the National Portrait Gallery’s only portrait of a first couple taken during their time in the White House. Continue reading Ansel Adams, the Carters and the making of a singular portrait
We may be partly responsible for why the weather forecast is such a big part of your local news. Continue reading How the Smithsonian pioneered weather forecasting and climate research
South Korea may be a popular tourist destination, renowned for its cuisine and culture, but Aviva Rosenthal came back from a recent visit with more than souvenirs. Continue reading SI Global deepens South Korean ties
Our gift to you this holiday season is this selection of cherished carols recorded by the inimitable Chamber Music Society. Please enjoy and share! Continue reading Sweet Was the Song: Ancient music for modern times
Some charred pennies, a fragment from another world and the joy of young children help tell the story of hope and resilience in a complicated world. Continue reading A few of my favorite things: Paul Gardullo
Staff at the Institution pick their favorite reads of the year, including riveting memoirs, fascinating true histories and fun fiction. Continue reading The Best Books of 2024, as chosen by Smithsonian scholars
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
