March 24, 1995. More than 60 major works of sculpture go on tour in Asia as part of the exhibition “The Human Figure Interpreted: Modern Sculpture from the Hirshhorn Museum.” Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: March 24, 1995
March 23, 1987. The American History Museum marks the 300th anniversary of Isaac Newton’s seminal work, the cornerstone of modern physics. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: March 23, 1987
March 22, 1956. A modernized Bird Hall opens in the Museum of Natural History. The 1950s were depressing. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: March 22, 1956
Curator Melissa Ho reflects on what drew her to the subject matter for the exhibition now on view at the Smithsonian American Art Museum exploring how American artists responded to the turbulence of the Vietnam War. Continue reading American Art and the Vietnam War: A behind-the-scenes look at the inspiration behind the exhibition
March 20, 1980. An exhibition of surrealist Joan Miró’s paintings opens at the Hirshhorn. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: March 20, 1980
March 18, 1961. A new hall of Monetary History and Medallic Art opens and doesn’t seem nearly as mesmerizing as money usually is. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: March 18, 1961
March 17, 1977. “Rails of the World” opens at the Natural History Museum. Railroad hobbyists emerge from the exhibition confused and bewildered. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: March 17, 1977
March 15, 1991. A controversial exhibition at the American Art Museum angers Republican politicians who threaten to cut the Smithsonian’s funding. Yes, again. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: March 15, 1991
March 11, 1912. First Lady Helen Taft donates her inaugural gown, beginning a collection that is one the American History Museum’s most popular. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: March 11, 1912
February 27, 1965. The Dead Sea Scrolls draw almost a quarter million visitors to the Natural History Museum. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: February 27, 1965
The iconic Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo revolutionized the self-portrait Continue reading #Because of HerStory: Frida Kahlo
Here is the story of a man of unique and wide-ranging talents: Solomon G. Brown, the Smithsonian’s first African American employee. Continue reading Solomon Brown’s Verses and Vision
Kent Wang introduces us to Robert Kovalchik, a docent at the National Air and Space Museum who has volunteered more than 4,000 hours over the past 25 years. Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Robert Kovalchik
This week, we pondered the inspiration to create art…and other stuff. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was March 10 – March 15, 2019
March 25, 1969. The Renwick Gallery is added to the National Register of Historic Places. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: March 25, 1969
