Escape the winter cold and step into a floral oasis in the Kogod Courtyard with Smithsonian Gardens’ 24th annual orchid exhibition. Continue reading There’s a good reason the annual orchid exhibition opens in February
The only things that interested us this week were naked mole rats and a baby gorilla. Who was also naked. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Feb. 3 – Feb 9, 2019
Ever wonder how museum exhibitions are put together? Here’s your answer. Continue reading Unearthing ancient sea monsters: The making of an exhibition
You’d expect a pizza sent from across the Atlantic to be a little cold when it arrives. Not if it’s warmed by the comaraderie of the international museum community. Continue reading OPS officers get some pizza appreciation
Reopening after the partial federal shutdown brings its own challenges. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Jan. 27 – Feb. 2, 2019
As we all get back into the swing of day-to-day activities, there are a few important updates on pay, leave and benefits, which will help you get off to a fresh start. Continue reading Update: Important Benefit Reminders
Birds do it, bees do it, even naked mole rats and rare kiwis do it. Catch up on the news (and the new arrivals) at the Smithsonian National Zoo. Continue reading It’s all happening at the Zoo
Lonnie Bunch III, the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, offers a thoughtful look at the continuing importance of Black History Month. Continue reading Knowing the Past Opens the Door to the Future
Despite the challenges of the government shutdown, the Smithsonian’s Year of Music launched with fanfare Jan.1 on the National Mall. Continue reading Drumroll, please! The Smithsonian Year of Music is officially underway
UPDATED In this episode of Sidedoor, we explore our complex relationship with one of the largest, most powerful and most intelligent species to ever inhabit our planet. Continue reading Sidedoor: 50 Shades of Gray (Whales)
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
