Curators' Corner
PHOTOS: Wynton Marsalis, Honoring Duke Ellington
The artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center celebrates the jazz legend who won affection at home and abroad
Bangs, Bobs and Bouffants: The Roots of the First Lady’s Tresses
Michelle Obama's modern look has a long history
What Django Unchained Got Wrong: A Review From National Museum of African American History and Culture Director Lonnie Bunch
The museum director and former film studies professor examines Quentin Tarantino's take on slavery
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At the 150th and 50th anniversary of two historic moments, the African American History and Culture Museum and American History Museum team up to shed new light
December 14, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
Original designs from artists over the years to celebrate the holidays
December 13, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
Born two hours apart starting at midnight, Dec. 13, the cubs and mother, Billie Jean are all doing fine
December 13, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
Photos and videos from the American Art Museum's new exhibit, "Nam June Paik: Global Visionary"
December 12, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
The best of history reads from Lincoln's true thoughts on slavery, to the White House dinner that shocked a nation, to California's hip-hop scene
December 11, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
More then 89 heavyweights were interviewed for artist Lincoln Schatz's new video work at the National Portrait Gallery
December 11, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
An upcoming documentary will highlight Hawaiian ukulele-playing sensation Jake Shimabukuro, who performed for the Smithsonian's Asian Pacific American Center
December 10, 2012
| By Joann Stevens
With 56 original pieces that show-off animals from the Zoo's collection, the ride is sure to please all ages
December 07, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
Clough says that the institution must pair its cutting-edge research with more effective communication of climate science to the public
December 06, 2012
| By Joseph Stromberg
Joann Stevens remembers legendary jazz artist Dave Brubeck, who died Wednesday at age 91
December 06, 2012
| By Joann Stevens
A dazzlingly blue obelisk comes to the Natural History Museum after a long journey from the mines of Brazil to the stone cutting capital of Europe
December 06, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
We asked the institution team for their picks from the past year, from art to poetry to science
December 05, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
A roundup of holiday classics and some new alternatives for a festive season
December 04, 2012
| By Joann Stevens
The gallery commissioned a portrait of the first African American Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
December 04, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
After 100 days in space, the museum's new jumping spider made it only five days before dying of natural causes
December 04, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
Video: Take a Virtual 3D Journey to Visit China's Caves of the Thousand Buddhas
December 03, 2012
| By Joseph Stromberg
January 2013 | By Leah Binkovitz
Saudi Arabia's royal tourism minister discusses a groundbreaking new exhibition, the U.S.-Saudi Arabian relationship, and what it’s like to look at Earth from space
December 03, 2012
| By Joseph Stromberg
The famous artist brought his explosives to the Sackler for its 25th anniversary
November 30, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
Saul Lilienstein discusses how the city rose from the 1929 crash and became stronger than ever, Saturday at the Ripley Center
November 30, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
Six young artists leave their mark on portraiture with the National Portrait Gallery's new exhibit
November 30, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
After a 99-day at the space station, a red-backed jumping spider comes to the Natural History Museum
November 29, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
Curator at the National Portrait Gallery
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| By Amy Henderson
Part of the Smithsonian’s Ocean Initiative
December 31, 2012
| By Ocean's Portal
The Panamanian performer catches up with Joann Stevens before his Nov. 30 concert at the Kennedy Center
November 28, 2012
| By Joann Stevens
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Events February 12-14: Women in Sustainability, China’s Investment in Africa and an Emancipation Proclamation Theater Performance
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The Uncertain Promise of Freedom’s Light: Black Soldiers in The Civil War
The Two-Bedroom Apartment in Jersey That Had Its Own Chinese Art Collection
PHOTOS: Orchids of Latin America
Very Seinfeld: A Museum Exhibit about Visiting Museum Exhibits
PHOTOS: The Wit and Genius of the Father of Video Art Nam June Paik
Taking the Bite Out of DC’s Partisan Dialog: A New Installation Seeks Common Ground
How Change Happens: The 1863 Emancipation Proclamation and the 1963 March on Washington
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