This week, hear stories of the slave trade, learn about one of the Civil War's most pivotal battles and discover Smithsonian's whale collection
The staff tries its hand at Segway-ing...and never wants to stop
This weekend, listen to local bands, meet Buzz Aldrin and learn about the art of glass sculpture
Casting aside today’s fondness for the understated, a curator ponders the importance of “the wow factor”
Kimberly Arcand and Megan Watzke, authors of "Your Ticket to the Universe," point out a few wonders of the cosmos
This week, see the art that launched the Freer Gallery, test your knowledge of DC celebrities and meet the Smithsonian's first secretary
A 92-year-old WWII vet who recently donated his wartime letters to the National Postal Museum reflects on a friendship that lasted a lifetime
The split vote by the trustees of the contemporary art museum leads to the resignation of Richard Koshalek
This weekend, learn more about an iconic piece of art, celebrate the Pacific island and take in some tunes, courtesy the U.S. Navy jazz band
She arrives at the National Zoo today from Baton Rouge
Take a look back at an interview with Sir Edmund Hillary 60 years after he became the first man to summit Mount Everest
Historian John Reddick looks at the people behind the neighborhood's recent reemergence as a thriving destination in the public eye
A panel discusses the first American woman in space's lasting legacy and the challenges still to be overcome for gender equality in the sciences
A theorist who can't stop planning has big ideas for his hometown on sustainability, equity and the right to the city
Attend a talk by a decorated WWII fighter pilot, explore a new American History Museum exhibition and learn how you can help the Mississippi River
Originally from Russia, Boris Chaliapan's more than 400 covers for the weekly captured the news of the day
Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award winner Margie Ruddick talks about blending ecology, architecture in first-ever permanent living indoor installation
The diva on the drums, Sheila E. says she has no plans to slow down as she works on a solo album and autobiography
This weekend, learn what it takes to conserve great modern art, make your own ancient Japanese book and see a movie and a concert at the same time
With the release of the 12th Star Trek film, curator Margaret Weitekamp explains why the franchise is so influential
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