If you missed the 2018 Collections Share Fair, you still have a chance to see the projects and posters on display July 2 through July 24 in the Smithsonian Castle. Continue reading Sharing a wealth of expertise
Art, Oprah and a possible panda pregnancy made the news this week. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was June 3 – June 9, 2018
The Smithsonian may be almost 200 years old, but that doesn’t mean we have to act like it. Local teens and students from around the country are chiming in on museum matters and helping us stay relevant in a digital world.
We showed a little pride this week with a rare silhouette of an old-fashioned couple and by going ALLCAPS at the Reynolds Center. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was May 27 – June 2, 2018
Dueling, dinosaur birds and daguerreotypes dominated the discourse this week. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was May 20 – May 26, 2018
This week we learned that the rich really are different from you and me. They have (a lot) more money. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was May 13 – May 19, 2018
Curious teenagers and antique ballgowns have an enthusiastic patron in volunteer Josie Fan. Continue reading A few of my favorite things: Josie Fan
After more than 50 years at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, director emeritus Ira Rubinoff has announced his retirement. Continue reading A Tropical Science Legacy: Ira Rubinoff, Emeritus Director, retires from STRI
NMAAHC’s Mary Elliott brings grace and gravity to her work helping museum visitors broaden their understanding of the causes and consequences of slavery.
This week, we saw the importance of diversity in artistic expression, popular culture, historical perspective, scientific breakthroughs and…commercial fishing. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was May 6 – May 12, 2018
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
