The buttery bovine on display at the Renwick Gallery’s “State Fairs” exhibition represents the cream of the crop when it comes to dairy-based artwork. Continue reading How Life-Size Cows Made of Butter Became an Iconic Symbol of the Midwest
From surprising squirrel migrations to islands popping up out of nowhere, the organization’s scientists tracked strange events as they happened Continue reading A Peculiar, Short-Lived Office at the Smithsonian Once Explored Reports of Bizarre Natural Phenomena
Even before it has a home on the Mall, the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum is sharing stories of overlooked pioneers Continue reading The Unsung Heroines of American History
In a wide-ranging conversation, the Secretary spoke on the current political climate, the process of returning human remains, the awe-inspiring scope of Smithsonian science and much more. Continue reading Secretary Bunch talks about America’s 250th, why experts still matter and what to expect from the Smithsonian in 2025
Secretary Bunch talks about America’s 250th, why experts still matter and what to expect from the Smithsonian in 2025 Continue reading Secretary Lonnie Bunch talks about America’s 250th, why experts still matter and what to expect from the Smithsonian in 2025
Staff at the Institution pick their favorite reads of the year, including riveting memoirs, fascinating true histories and fun fiction. Continue reading The Best Books of 2024, as chosen by Smithsonian scholars
The dry cistern was discovered by construction crews working on the Smithsonian Castle’s renovation Continue reading Workers Uncover an Underground Chamber Sealed for More Than a Century Near the National Mall
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
