National Museum of Natural History
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
PHOTOS: Orchids of Latin America
Known for being particularly eye-catching, the orchids of Latin America are part of religious, cultural and even culinary life in the region
January 25, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Two New Prehistoric Bloodsucking Species Found in Montana
Forty-six million-year-old fossils help identify mosquito species from an ancient insect hot spot
January 23, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
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
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 14-17: Higgs Boson, Up “Close” with President Obama, Modern Origami and Shiny Pots
This week, learn why the Higgs Boson particle matters, see a huge portrait of President Obama, discover modern origami and stand in DC's most opulent room
January 14, 2013 |
By Paul Bisceglio
World’s Largest Cut Aquamarine Gives the Hope Diamond a Run for its Money
A dazzlingly blue obelisk comes to the Natural History Museum after a long journey from the mines of Brazil to the stone cutting capital of Europe
December 06, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
UPDATE: Spidernaut Dies at Natural History Museum
After 100 days in space, the museum's new jumping spider made it only five days before dying of natural causes
December 04, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Spidernaut Returns Home From Space
After a 99-day at the space station, a red-backed jumping spider comes to the Natural History Museum
November 29, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Insider Visitor Tips for the Holiday Weekend
Must-see exhibits, little known facts and veteran visitor wisdom for your Thanksgiving weekend at the Smithsonian
November 20, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Underwater Light Show: The Wonders of Bioluminescence
Dr. Edith Widder has made a career documenting and studying the amazing phenomenon that lights up the dark sea
November 07, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events November 6-8: Mark Catesby’s Wildlife, Wintering Insects and a U-2 Pilot
This week, celebrate the British illustrator's 300th anniversary, learn about how insects survive the season and hear from a U-2 pilot
November 06, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Joann Stevens: Arts Righting History
Japanese singer-dancer Nobuko Miyamoto will speak about her role in making a place for Asian Americans in music October 19th
October 17, 2012 |
By Joann Stevens
Events October 16-18: American Poets, Deep Sea Drugs and Take 5!
This week, get face-to-face with America's poets, learn about biomedical research in the deep sea and enjoy live music and drawing
October 15, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Abraham Anghik Ruben’s Sculptures Now at the American Indian Museum
A new exhibition offers a contemporary look at the links between Inuit and Norse cultures
October 05, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events September 7-9: Estranged Sisters, Honeybees and a Steinway Piano
This weekend, an acclaimed foreign film, butterflies and bees and Schubert all want to entertain you
September 06, 2012 |
By Jeanie Riess
Dear FoxTrot: A Curator Responds to Jason Fox’s Dinosaur Designs
After receiving suggestions for the new dinosaur hall in a Sunday comic, Matthew Carrano of the Natural History Museum responds
September 06, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
How Biomimicry is Inspiring Human Innovation
Creative minds are increasingly turning to nature—banyan tree leaves, butterfly wings, a bird's beak— for fresh design solutions
September 2012 |
By Tom Vanderbilt
Events August 31-September 1: Prehistoric prints, American animals and a peek inside the Castle
This weekend, learn how man really came to walk the Earth, visit the newly opened American Trail and get a behind-the-scenes tour of the Castle
August 30, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events August 24-26: Bones, Steel Pans, and Photographic Ingenuity
This weekend, bone up on your skeletal knowledge, survey new artwork from the Middle East and celebrate the steel pan
August 23, 2012 |
By Jeanie Riess
