This week, we were discouraged to learn the Biological Survey Bureau faces closure even as nature reveals more of her mysteries to science. But we were heartened and hopeful to see the huge impact made by one tiny little girl. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Feb. 25 – March 3, 2018
Amy Kehs introduces Cristina Diaz-Carrerra, curator for the Center for Folklife and Cultureal Heritage, and a few of her favorite things.
Continue reading A few of my favorite things: Cristina Diaz-Carrera
We contemplated the legacy of Columbus over coffee this week. And then we got the blues. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Feb. 18 – Feb. 24, 2018
Even though the news this week was pretty much All Obama, All the Time, we found a few other things of interest, including a debate about the fate of the Haupt Garden and an ape who found the gorilla his dreams. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Feb. 11 – Feb. 17, 2018
Curator Theresa McCulla interprets American culture through the history of our long love affair with beer and brewing. Continue reading Tapping into beer culture
Although there was much of interest in the news this week, we’ll just quote this headline and leave it at that, “Beyond the Golden Toilet: How does art wind up in the White House and what does it tell us about our leaders?” Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Feb. 3 – Feb. 10, 2018
The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery today unveiled its commissioned portraits of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama by artists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald. The portraits were unveiled in a private ceremony as part of the Portrait Gallery’s 50th anniversary celebrations and will be on public display beginning Feb. 13 in the renovated “America’s Presidents” gallery Continue reading In good company: Official portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama unveiled
This week, we gave a hearty “Wahoo!” when the chief bit the dust, tried to avoid a catfight and took a closer look at the healing power of art. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Jan. 28 – Feb. 3, 2018
We weathered a (brief) government shutdown, thought big thoughts at Davos and pondered whether art can be understood without understanding the artist. We’re worn out from all the heavy cerebration. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Jan. 21 – Jan. 27, 2018
Smithsonian staff work countless hours in the halls of our museums and research centers, in the field, at the Zoo, in our gardens and facilities. We are privileged to spend time with some of the nation’s most cherished treasures as we go about our duties. Sometimes, these unique experiences find a special place in our own personal stories. Amy Kehs introduces Darren Milligan and a few of his favorite things.
Continue reading A few of my favorite things: Darren Milligan
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
