Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
How Much the Hope Diamond is Worth and Other Questions From Our Readers
From American art, history and culture, air and space technology, contemporary art, Asian art and any of the sciences from astronomy to zoology, we'll find an answer
February 07, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Giants and Patriots at the Smithsonian
Just in time for the Super Bowl, take a look at giants and patriots of all kinds in the Smithsonian
February 03, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
The Top Five Most Anticipated Exhibits of 2012
Take a look at the five upcoming exhibits we're most excited about.
February 01, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Curators, Scientific Adventurers and Book Worms to Watch in 2012
Our top ten picks from the Smithsonian Twitterati and blogrolls.
January 20, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Weekend Events January 20-22: An Evening with Alice Waters, Create Your Own Peacock Room and Dance for the Dying
This weekend, welcome Alice Waters to the National Portrait Gallery, curate your own Peacock Room, and enjoy an acoustic performance from local rock band Dance for the Dying.
January 19, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Events Dec. 5-8: Through the Eye of the Needle, Basket Weaving, Holiday Tour, and the Tori Project
This week, see the premiere of a documentary, learn the art of basket weaving, take a holiday tour, and see a groundbreaking musical performance
December 05, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Weekend Events Dec. 2-4: Native Americans in the Military, Dress to Empress Soiree and All About Body Art
This weekend, join a panel of Natives who have served in the armed forces, spend the night at an exclusive Chinese-themed soiree, and explore the world of tattoos
December 01, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
The List: Smithsonian-Inspired Halloween Costumes
For all you last-minute costume shoppers, here's this year's list of Smithsonian DIY ideas
October 27, 2011 |
By Megan Gambino
Weekend Events Oct. 7-9: Native Americans and the Courts, Balloons and Blimps and Shadow Magic
This weekend, understand how the U.S. courts system has affected Native Americans, learn about the science of balloons and take in a Chinese film at the Freer gallery
October 06, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
The List: Top Eleven Things to Do this Month at the Smithsonian After Work
Date night at the Smithsonian, grab your special someone and head out to these after-hours events
October 05, 2011 |
By Jeff Campagna
The Extreme Makeover of Empress Dowager Cixi
China's Empress Dowager commissioned portraits—now on display at the Sackler Gallery—in an attempt to polish her public image
September 27, 2011 |
By Megan Gambino
Events August 1-5: Seasons Arts of Japan, Doll Pins, Gherman Titov, Ancient Central America, Dinner and a Movie
This week visit the Smithsonian for ExplorAsia, a craft session at Anacostia, a chance to learn about Russian cosmonaut Gherman Titov and more
August 01, 2011 |
By Brittany Dant
At the Sackler, an Underground Gallery Glows with Sunlight
A new exhibit at the Sackler: "Reinventing the Wheel," celebrates an era when Japanese potters abandoned the wheel to pursue new expressive forms of the art
July 29, 2011 |
By Brittany Dant
Belly Dancing After Dark at the Freer and Sackler Galleries
This Thursday evening, get your groove on at the Asian art museums annual celebration
July 26, 2011 |
By Jeff Campagna
Events Post July 11-15: ExplorAsia, Addy’s World, the Goddard 1940/41 Rocket, Al Najoom and Hubble 3D
This week join the Smithsonian for a look at history of orchids in Chinese paintings, a self-guided tour of the American History Museum, an IMAX experience in space and more.
July 11, 2011 |
By Brittany Dant
Weekend Events July 8-10: Space Shuttles, the Nationals and Assassins
Watch the last space shuttle liftoff, take part in Nationals Baseball Family Day and take a peek into the Made in Hong Kong Film Festival
July 07, 2011 |
By Brittany Dant
Weekend Events July 1-3: Air and Space Museum’s 35th Birthday, Babe Ruth and Cave temples of China
This weekend watch the first IMAX movie to show at the Air and Space Museum, a look into the life of Babe Ruth and a journey into the Sackler's Echoes of the Past exhibit.
June 30, 2011 |
By Brittany Dant
June 20-24 Events Post: Interactive Carts, ImaginAsia, Choctaw Days, Forensic Science, and Tarantulas
This week join the Smithsonian Museums in offering you interactive carts, a look into the life of a Chinese opera performer, a Choctaw Indian festival and more.
June 20, 2011 |
By Brittany Dant
Men of China’s Qing Dynasty Chose Trophy Wives to Flaunt Their Wealth
See lavish paintings and rare jewelry at the from 18th-century China
June 10, 2011 |
By Jeanne Maglaty
Events June 6-10: Spacesuits, Quilting, Wild Ocean, Ikebana, Coffee + Art
Events for the week of June 6 include spacesuits, a quilting demonstration, ikebana and more
June 06, 2011 |
By Michelle Strange
