This week, the Zoo invites us to get a little too up-close and personal, and women might finally get their own place on the National Mall. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Feb. 8 – 14, 2020
Co-curator Teri Greeves explains how Native women shaped the vision for a groundbreaking new exhibition at the Renwick Gallery. Continue reading How Native Women artists guided the creation of “Hearts of Our People”
This week, news of online exhibitions and virtual reality led us to ponder a parallel universe where the President is also an expert in architecture. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Feb. 1 – Feb. 7, 2020
A new study shows that even low levels of air pollution contribute to lung cancer. Continue reading Looking at air pollution from a different direction
Amidst the dispiriting news of the impeachment hearings this week, at least we can celebrate research that shows our sloth bears are smarter than the average bear. Or Senator. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Jan. 26 – Jan. 31, 2020
The Torch is itching to get to the bottom of a rash of recent news reports about bed bugs. Continue reading As if we didn’t have enough to worry about
What do a world-famous singer and the migration patterns of Korean red-crowned cranes have in common? Ask Leslie Ureña of the National Portrait Gallery. Continue reading A few of my favorite things: Leslie Ureña
It appears the Obamas are still pretty popular with the museum-going public. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Jan. 18 – Jan. 25, 2020
You don’t need to be a time traveler to know that the past creates the future. Spend some time with Secretary Bunch as he shares stories of how history inspires us today. Continue reading Sidedoor: Cars, Stars, and Rock ‘n’ Roll
UPDATE Dr. Sabrina Sholts, curator of biological anthropology at the National Museum of Natural History, explains where the corona virus came from, how it is spreading and what you can do to prevent getting it. Continue reading Are we on the verge of a global pandemic? (UPDATED)
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
