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Where to Watch Discovery’s Flyover
The best spots to see space shuttle Discovery's descent to Dulles Airport.
April 12, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
The Space Shuttle’s IMAX Cameras Touch Down at Air and Space
The IMAX cameras used to capture dozens of NASA missions are now part of the Air and Space Museum's collections
April 11, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Fred Korematsu Joins Civil Rights Heroes in the Portrait Gallery
Two portraits of Fred Korematsu, the face of the Japanese American internment of World War II, have been donated to the National Portrait Gallery
April 10, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Events April 10-12: What a Face, IUE: The Little Satellite That Could, and Semper Fidelis: Marine Aviation Centennial
This week, draw a portrait with Jay Coleman, learn about the International Ultraviolet Explorer with Andrea K. Dupree, and celebrate the Marine aviation centennial with General James F. Amos.
April 09, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Events April 6-8: Kyoto Kimonos, American Pictures: Tony Horwitz, Castle Highlights Tour
This weekend check out the Kyoto Kimono: Spring Trunk Show, American Pictures: Tony Horwitz and take a tour of the Institution's first and oldest building.
April 05, 2012 |
By Kelly Smith
The Portrait Gallery and American Art Get the Google Art Project Treatment
As part of the Google Art Project, you can now virtually wander the halls of the museums and see remarkably detailed reproductions of hundreds of works
April 05, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
How Many Women Does It Take to Change Wikipedia?
Smithsonian Archives' Wikipedian-in-Residence Sarah Stierch is determined to bridge the gender gap on Wikipedia
April 04, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Ask Smithsonian: What Is Lightning? How Do Bees Make Honey? How Do Cats Purr?
Smithsonian experts answer your burning questions.
April 03, 2012 |
By Beth Py-Lieberman
Cute Baby Animal Watch: Black Howler Monkey Edition
Breaking news: Cute baby monkey born at the zoo!
April 02, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Events April 3-5: Spring Break, Let’s Move! and Baseball Presidencies
This week, spend spring break at the National Portrait Gallery, explore the Smithsonian gardens, and learn about baseball's special place in our presidential history.
April 02, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Roberto Clemente: The King of Béisbol
Forty years ago, the sports superstar and humanitarian transcended baseball's borders
April 2012 |
By David Maraniss
Secretary Clough on Discovery’s Next Mission
The retired space shuttle will fly one last time – to the Air and Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center
April 2012 |
By G. Wayne Clough, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution
Turning the Hirshhorn Into the Ultimate Movie Screen
Artist Doug Aitken’s “SONG1” will transform the Smithsonian art museum, projecting a series of fantastic moving images onto its concrete exterior
April 2012 |
By Abigail Tucker
When Runaway Planets Go 30 Million Miles Per Hour
A new discovery indicates some planets may be flung out of our galaxy at velocities a few percent of the speed of light
March 30, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Coming Soon: A Natural History of the Cell Phone
An upcoming Natural History Museum exhibit will look at the cultural and ecological effects of mobile phones
March 30, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Buzz Lightyear: To Infinity, And the Air and Space Museum
Buzz Lightyear returns from space and stakes out a new home in the Air and Space Museum.
March 29, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Titanoboa, the 48-Foot Monster Snake, Slithers Into the Natural History Museum
See the giant prehistoric snake everyone's been talking about at the Natural History Museum, starting Friday, March 30 through January 6, 2013
March 29, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Events March 30-April 1: Tap Festival, Mysteries of Mail, Japanese Paper Dioramas
The weekend is packed with dance events, family fun and some crafty ideas for the whole family
March 29, 2012 |
By Kelly Smith
Q&A With Jess Findlay, Nature’s Best Youth Photographer of the Year
The winners of the Nature's Best Photography awards go on display at the Natural History Museum on Friday
March 28, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
