September 21, 1978. “Facing the Light” opens at the National Portrait Gallery. The exhibition is about daguerreotypes, not near-death experiences. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: September 21, 1978
September 20, 1996. The exhibition “How Things Fly” opens. It teaches visitors, uh, how things fly. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: September 20, 1996
There are certain days that remain seared in one’s memory and mark a generation: September 11, 2001 is one of those days. Continue reading Remembrance and Reflection: September 11, 2001
We could talk about climate change or invasive species or the intersection of art and technology this week, but we prefer to squee over NAKED MOLE RATS, nature’s most adorable rodents. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was August 26 – September 1, 2018
Nora Atkinson, who curated “No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man” at the Renwick Gallery, takes us on a trip to Nevada’s Black Rock Desert to see the beautifully designed and participatory art of Burning Man, revealing how she discovered there what’s often missing from museums: curiosity and engagement. Continue reading Why art thrives at Burning Man
August 20, 1957. A “living fossil” goes on display at the Natural History Museum. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: August 20, 1957
Human beings have been trying to build a better mousetrap since the first caveman caught the first field mouse stealing a scrap. A new display at the Smithsonian Castle highlights our restless spirit of invention. Continue reading The impulse to innovate is the focus of an inventive new display
We went looking for life forms in the depths of the oceans and at the limits of the universe this week. After all that heavy cogitation we rewarded ourselves with a beer. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was July 29 – August 4, 2018
August 7, 1986. “Selections from the Joseph H. Hirshhorn Bequest” opens, achieves fame as having the most unimaginative exhibition name ever created. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: August 7, 1986
Forget Jurassic Park–the real deal is coming back to the Natural History Museum. Continue reading Take a sneak peek into Deep Time–and get a glimpse of our future
Cities are ever-evolving organisms, but a community can lose its character when a long-established neighborhood suddenly becomes hip. Who has a right to the city? Continue reading Sidedoor: A right to the city
With the start of a new school year, Dr. Skorton takes a look at how the Smithsonian is reaching students in our own backyard. Continue reading Beyond the Three Rs: Creating Collaborative Cornerstones
Kent Wang introduces us to Vince Massimini, a combat veteran and volunteer docent at the National Air and Space Museum. Continue reading How high did the Wright Brothers fly?
This week, we pondered the future, remembered the past and wondered whether two wrongs ever make a right. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Sept. 9 – Sept. Sept. 15, 2018
September 21, 1978. "Facing the Light" opens at the National Portrait Gallery. The exhibition is about daguerreotypes, not near-death experiences. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: September 21, 1978
