Last month, OVS hosted a virtual tour of the Udvar-Hazy Center’s most popular aircraft exhibition. If you missed it then, don’t worry! The Internet is always ready to give you a second chance. Continue reading The Big Five at the Udvar-Hazy Center
Torch writer Amy Rogers Nazarov and her 14-year-old son, Jake, recently paid their first post-COVID visit to the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery. In a series of photos, Amy captured Jake’s reaction to what they saw. This “Jake’s-eye view” demonstrates that art is not always easy, but the complete story of who we are cannot be told without it. Continue reading Jake’s Take
This week marks the 20th anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001. Two decades later, this day in American history and the days that followed live on in our collective memory, impacting our national conversation and the lives of people across the globe. Continue reading September 11: Stories of a Changed World
Draw the Curtain, a larger-than-life installation by Swiss-born artist Nicolas Party will unveil the unexpected by turning the the building exterior of the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden into a massive, 360-degree artwork. Installation of the piece has already begun! Stop by the National Mall in Washington D.C. to watch the transformation, or you can view in the completed piece online and in person soon. Continue reading The curtain opens on a dramatic new installation at the Hirshhorn
A new exhibition merges art and science to ask, “What is ‘natural’ in a world dominated by humans?” Continue reading “Unsettled Nature: Artists Reflect on the Age of Humans”
A new exhibition merges art and science to ask, “What is ‘natural’ in a world dominated by humans?” Continue reading “Unsettled Nature: Artists Reflect on the Age of Humans”
Madeleine Wyand-Geise introduces us to the latest display in an ongoing collaboration between the Smithsonian and the White House to curate temporary exhibitions exploring American diversity. Continue reading From our house to the White House: Celebrating Pride
Madeleine Wyand-Geise introduces us to the latest display in an ongoing collaboration between the Smithsonian and the White House to curate temporary exhibitions exploring American diversity. Continue reading From our house to the White House: Celebrating Pride
Closed to the public for almost two decades, the Arts and Industries Building will host an exciting new exhibition in November. Continue reading FUTURES exhibition debuts at A&I Building
Feeling a little fatigued about the current state of American politics? Refresh yourself and gain some perspective by visiting “America’s Presidents” at the National Portrait Gallery. Continue reading Celebrate President’s Day in the company of greatness
DEADLINE OCTOBER 11: Last day to get first dose of the Moderna vaccine Continue reading COVID-19 Response Team Update: Proof of Vaccination due Monday, November 8
Secretary Bunch looks his predecessors for inspiration. Continue reading What it takes to lead the Smithsonian
Dubbed "the Oscars of government service," the Service to America Medals recognize unsung heroes in federal government every year. SERC biologist Greg Ruiz's three decades fighting marine invasions earned him a spot in the 2021 finals. Continue reading SERC’s Greg Ruiz is a finalist for Service to America Medal
A strategic leader with 26 years of experience, Cortez will join the Smithsonian December 6. Continue reading Ronald Cortez named new Under Secretary for Administration
A strategic leader with 26 years of experience, Cortez will join the Smithsonian December 6. Continue reading Ronald Cortez is new Under Secretary for Administration
This is a sampling of approximately 2,600 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, 2021. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of September 27 – October 1, 2021
