Discussion at the American Indian Museum: Time to Put Racist Mascots to Bed

The panel talk on the controversial practice spilled over in the Twittersphere as people talked about the history of racist mascots and what can be done
February 07, 2013 | By Leah Binkovitz

The Director of the Indian Museum Says It’s Time to Retire the Indian Motif in Sports

Are teams like the Indians, the Braves and the Redskins reflecting racial stereotypes?
February 06, 2013 | By Leah Binkovitz

Events February 1-3: Maya Angelou, Black History Month Festivities and a Teen Poetry Slam

This week, meet world-renowned Civil Rights poet Maya Angelou, celebrate Black History Month and watch Washington D.C.'s most articulate teens battle in rhyme.
January 31, 2013 | By Paul Bisceglio

Museums Delay Opening Due to Weather

Smithsonian museums in the Washington, D.C. area as well as the National Zoo will open at noon Monday, due to inclement weather
January 28, 2013 | By Leah Binkovitz

Events January 25-27: Persian Drama, Inuit Face Tattoos and Schubert’s Fantasy

Friday, January 25: A Modest Reception Black comedy, handguns and huge bulging bags of money—three tantalizing teasers offered up in the intriguing trailer for the 2012 award-winning Persian film, A Modest Reception. The story opens on a couple from Tehran who hand out large sums of cash to the residents of an impoverished town and then documents their [...]
January 24, 2013 | By Paul Bisceglio

Inauguration Day 2013

All you need to know for the day: where to eat, rest and what to see
January 21, 2013 | By Leah Binkovitz

Events January 18-20: A Multicultural Festival, the Voices of Emancipation and the Smithsonian Staff’s Best Photos

This week, travel around the world in one museum, celebrate the Emancipation Proclamation and see the world through the Smithsonian staff's eyes
January 17, 2013 | By Paul Bisceglio

PHOTOS: Who Were the Six Indian Chiefs in Teddy Roosevelt’s Inaugural Parade?

Another inauguration, another opportunity to learn more about the men whose presence shocked the country
January 16, 2013 | By Leah Binkovitz

How to Win Inauguration Weekend: There’s an App for That

Only one man won the election, but with free tours and insider information, you can still win the weekend. Plus hours, eating spots and where to rest your feet
January 16, 2013 | By Leah Binkovitz

Events January 4-7: Talk Back to Historic Figures, Weave the Mayan Way and Unplug with Musicians

A professor and gentleman from the 19th century will take your questions, a Mayan weaver will craft a keepsake and an Indie group will keep you in the groove
January 03, 2013 | By Beth Py-Lieberman

A Look Into Brazil’s Makeover of Rio’s Slums

The Brazilian government’s bold efforts to clean up the city’s notoriously dangerous favelas is giving hope to people who live there
January 2013 | By Joshua Hammer

Events January 1-3: Arctic Traditions, Contemporary Art and Stitching Workshops

Travel up North, tour the best of the Hirshhorn and become a crafting sensation all in one week!
December 31, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

Events December 28-30: Ai Weiwei, Lincoln and Andy Warhol

This weekend, two artists and a president walk into a museum, sort of. Learn about Mr. Ai's activist art, explore Lincoln's Indian legacy and hear stories of an enigmatic artist
December 27, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

What Traditional Societies Can Teach You About Life

A new book from best-selling author Jared Diamond tells us how we can learn a lot from people who live like most of us did 11,000 years ago
December 26, 2012 | By Amy Crawford

Events December 25-27: Visitor’s Guides, Maya Weaving and Grandma’s Kwanzaa

This week, catch a demonstration and hear stories of celebration, or just tour the museums with our custom-made app
December 24, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

Events December 18-20: National Apologies, Robot Face-offs and Jazzy Holidays

This week, learn about the 2009 official apology to Native Americans, talk with an expert at Air and Space and hear some "post-cool" takes on seasonal classics
December 17, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

Events December 21-23: Medicinal Tattoos, Dakota 38, and ZooLights

This weekend, learn about the health history behind tattoos, watch one man's journey to mark the Dakota War and take in the holidazzle at the Zoo
December 14, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

Events December 14-16: Ai Weiwei’s Ceramics, Mayan Calendar and Stradivari’s Instruments

This weekend, learn about the contemporary artist's use of historic objects, why the world didn't end and just what's so special about Stradivari in concert
December 13, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

Events December 7-9: 3-D Caves, Custom Kicks and Talk-Rock

This weekend, catch the hot new virtual reality art project, create your own "mockups" with artist Louie Gong and take in a talk and show with Fire and the Wheel
December 06, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

Events November 27-29: Johnny Mercer, Contemporary Middle Eastern Art and Handi-hour

This week, review the musical genius of Capitol Records co-founder, examine identity in Middle Eastern art and start your stitching
November 26, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

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