Curators' Corner
What’s Working When It Comes to the Ocean?
On World Oceans Day, scientist Nancy Knowlton reflects on the health of our seas
Poetry Matters: A Lifelong Conversation in Letters and Verse
For Robert Lowell and Elizabeth Bishop, a friendship between two poets left a beautiful written record
Bringing the Dazzle Back to the Blockbuster Exhibit
Casting aside today’s fondness for the understated, a curator ponders the importance of “the wow factor”
Gil Goldstein and Bobby McFerrin’s New Project at the Kennedy Center
Gil Goldstein lends an experienced hand to Bobby McFerrin's new concert series and recording project that honors familiar spirituals with a fresh new spirit
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Get an in-depth look at the Smithsonian's Landsdowne Portrait, the Greensboro Lunch Counter and the Titanoboa Snake on the big screen (your big screen) this month
October 16, 2012
| By Guest Blogger
More than 75 portraits trace the history of Modern American poetry, from Walt Whitman to Allen Ginsberg
October 15, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
The beloved actress takes to the stage as a witty Molly Ivins just in time for election season
October 12, 2012
| By Amy Henderson
Official results from the Zoo concluded that the week-old baby giant panda died of oxygen deprivation from poorly developed lungs
October 11, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
The Trust for the National Mall hopes to fund one of two projects that could bring an amphitheater, restaurant or ice skating rink to the Mall
October 10, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra helps connect the musical dots, from saxophonist Benny Carter to the Sex and the City theme song, at its Oct. 13 concert
October 10, 2012
| By Guest Blogger
The critic will discuss "What Makes American Art American" Wednesday at the American Art Museum
October 09, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
A new exhibition offers a contemporary look at the links between Inuit and Norse cultures
October 05, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
Get a peek at the iconic shoes from the Wizard of Oz before they head to the Victoria and Albert Museum for a temporary exhibit
October 04, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
The museum hosts the U.S. premier of a blockbuster show from the controversial artist
October 03, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
New data from another galaxy's black hole allows researchers to study the "event horizon" beyond which no matter can escape
October 02, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
Dancing, drinking, cavorting: that was the scene at Friday night's bash at the Smithsonian's Asian art musuem
October 01, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
From the Amazon River Basin to Madison Avenue, the woman behind the Spanish translation of the Star-Spangled Banner united the Americas
September 27, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
Baby, it’s finally cool outside. And just in time for the return of Smithsonian’s hip Asia After Dark series at the Sackler Gallery and Haupt Garden from 7 to 11 P.M. this Friday night, September 28. Take a curator-led tour of the gallery, or learn to make your own renewable-frame drum and play a few beats on [...]
September 25, 2012
| By Jeff Campagna
What will it take for the next generation to embrace jazz? The Congressional Black Caucus and guest blogger Joann Stevens weigh in
September 25, 2012
| By Guest Blogger
Museums across the nation will join the Smithsonian on Sept. 29, offering free admission with a printed ticket
September 25, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
Deeply saddened by the loss, the Zoo continues to investigate, while closely monitoring the cub's mother, Mei Xiang
September 24, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
The Zoo's new cub born a week ago died today, Sunday, September 22, is dead
September 23, 2012
| By Beth Py-Lieberman
The heat and torrents of rain have paid off with bright, beautiful blooms around the Mall
September 21, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
After some vigorous grooming, the new cub might be ready for a close-up
September 21, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
The National Zoo's new baby panda is still pretty adorable, sources confirm
September 21, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
Artist Evan Roth's award-winning work puts the action in interaction
October 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
October 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz
Root and Branch
October 2012
| By Aviva Shen
October 2012 | By Smithsonian magazine
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