Lawrence M. Small

Lawrence M. Small

Lawrence M. Small was the eleventh secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, serving from 2000 to 2007.

The Dahlia necklace was produced in the Netherlands in 1984.

Man's Reach

The Cooper-Hewitt explores the wide-ranging impact of historical and contemporary designs

Tidal wetlands of the Chesapeake Bay

Baywatch

Smithsonian scientists' study of the Chesapeake may benefit a wider world

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Lighthouse of the Skies

The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory probes the universe for the unimaginable

Keeping our valuable collections (Chinese ivory) from risk.

Curiosities and Wonders

Where do you put all those treasures?

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Torn Asunder

Enslaved Africans endured the largest forced migration in history

Sculptor Alexander Calder's hand-drawn map to his home looks like one of his mobiles.

Particulars of Context

There's art in the history at the Archives of American Art

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The Big Picture

Our photographic collections showcase the world from the seafloor to the stars above

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World Class

Smithsonian associates circle the globe for fun and firsthand adventure

The Smithsonian Castle

Fanciful and Sublime

Cultivating Delight

A star in stripes: Paul Rhymer and John Matthews prep a zebra for display in the new mammal hall.

Bats Will Scatter

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Pursuing Perfection

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Latino Legacies

Old Patent Office Building, ca. 1846

A Pantheon After All

There's no more fitting venue for American initiative and American art than the old Patent Office building

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On the Road

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We've Got Mail

Cartwheels at 50

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Keepers of the Flames

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Sharing the Wealth

$1,500,000,000!

Making the Smithsonian an even more splendid presence on the American landscape than ever before

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