National Museum of Natural History
Wednesday Roundup: Deep Divers, Curious Cabinets and Clogged Arteries
(Ed. Note -- This is our 1000th post. More to come later, but thanks to everyone for getting us this far!)It's a Big Year for Natural History—We've mentioned that the Natural History Museum turns 100 this year before, but as part of the celebration, they've been giving us a peek into their diverse ...
September 08, 2010 |
By Jess Righthand
Events: Human Origins, Cold War Pop Culture, a Book Signing and More!
Monday, August 23: Sadly, no special events are slated for today. However, visit this site for a full listing of regularly-scheduled goings-on around the Smithsonian and I am sure something is bound to strike your fancy.Tuesday, August 24: Book Signing: George Norfleet's Pilot's Journey: Memoirs of...
August 23, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Wednesday Roundup: Spam, Apps and Anthropologists
The Secret Life of Anthropologists—Along with the entomologists, oceanographers, biologists, physicists and other scientists in the Natural History Museum are the anthropologists, who work furiously to research, curate and put order to the vast collections at the Smithsonian museums. Right now...
August 18, 2010 |
By Jess Righthand
Now Showing: "The Wildest Dream" at Samuel C. Johnson IMAX
"I know you can achieve your wildest dream," wrote Ruth Mallory to her husband, mountaineer George Mallory. Mallory's wildest dream, of course, was to conquer all 29,035 feet of Everest, the world's tallest mountain. After exploratory expeditions to determine the easiest route, Mallory and his clim...
August 17, 2010 |
By Megan Gambino
Weekend Events: Hong Kong Film Fest, Afro-Brazilian Dance and Make Your Own Lunch Bag!
Friday, August 13: Made in Hong Kong Film Festival: Magic BoyIn this delightful comedy, enjoy the magic tricks of real-life magician Anjo Leung, who plays—what else—a teenage magician who is smitten by a store clerk. This film is presented in Cantonese with English subtitles. Free. Freer, 7:00 PMSa...
August 13, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
The Mysterious Death of Robert Kennicott
I was lucky enough to spend a week in Alaska last month, kayaking in Prince William Sound and hiking in the Chugach Mountains. Having planned my trip to entail the most nights camping in the outdoors as possible, I feel as though I had an intimate view of the Last Frontier. (To the outdoor enthusia...
August 06, 2010 |
By Megan Gambino
Wednesday Roundup-Shark Week, More Facial Hair and a Show in the Sky
Music Makeover: Smithsonian Folkways is offering free music downloads from three upcoming releases or reissues. One track each from Elizabeth Mitchell's new kid-friendly album Sunny Day and a reissue of bluegrass singer Ola Belle Reed's music called Rising Sun Melodies are available on the Folkway...
August 04, 2010 |
By Jess Righthand
Wednesday Roundup: Wabbits, Mangroves and Art-O-Mat
What’s Up, Doc? His buck teeth and long ears may be timeless, but Bugs Bunny has reached a ripe old age. It was 70 years ago yesterday that everybody’s favorite “wascally wabbit” first popped his head out of his rabbit hole and posed the notorious aforementioned question to arch nemesis Elmer Fudd....
July 27, 2010 |
By Jess Righthand
Events: The ADA Turns 20, Saving the Chesapeake, Caribbean Music and More!
Monday, July 26: The Americans with Disabilities Act Turns 20: Objects Out of StorageToday marks the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed into law. To celebrate the occasion, curator Katherine Ott will show and discuss objects in the museum's collections that t...
July 26, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Weekend Events: Madeleine Albright, Exhibit Closings and a Hong Kong Film Fest
Friday, July 23: Made in Hong Kong Film Festival: Rule Number OneIn this police drama cum supernatural thriller, a young cop assigned to the Miscellaneous Affairs Department investigates incidents of paranormal activity—only to find himself targeted by a mysterious spirit. This film is presented in...
July 23, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Play on: The goSmithsonian Trek Ends July 24
Our mobile adventure goSmithsonian Trek ends this Saturday, July 24. In its short one-month run, the goSmithsonian Trek has inspired players to explore, create and interact with Smithsonian Museums like never before. Trekkers are encouraged to answer questions, write haikus and slogans and take pho...
July 19, 2010 |
By Jamie Simon
Mars Day!
Just a few weeks after the White House released its new National Space Policy, stating its intent for NASA to send humans to orbit Mars by the mid-2030s (among other things), the National Air and Space Museum hosts its annual Mars Day. The event, now in its 15th year, will be held next Friday, July...
July 09, 2010 |
By Megan Gambino
What Meets The Eye May Not Actually Be An Eye
We've got news for all of Costa Rica's insect-eating birds: Those fierce eyes that popped out of the foliage may not actually belong to a snake. They likely belong to an insect just inches tall.Hundreds of species of butterflies and moths in Costa Rica have evolved to develop markings or "false eye...
June 22, 2010 |
By Erica R. Hendry
Events: Indigenous Artists, Early Aircraft, Human Origins and Bill Clinton!
Monday, June 21:Sorry kids, no special events today. But be sure to check out this site for regularly-scheduled daily events at the Smithsonian.Tuesday, June 22: 5-Day Festival: Country of the Clouds: Indigenous Artists of the Oaxaca-Mixtec RegionThis week-long celebration of the arts and culture o...
June 21, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Weekend Events: Flag Day and Crochet
Friday, June 11: Sorry kids, no special events today. But be sure to check out this site for regularly-scheduled evening events at the Smithsonian.Saturday, June 12: Flag Day Family FestivalCome celebrate Flag Day at the American History Museum! Observe a naturalization ceremony for 25 children fro...
June 11, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Wednesday Roundup: Bees, Bears and Bizarre Facial Hair
Ocean View—The health of the ocean is on everyone's mind right now, as we watch crews desperately trying to save the wildlife and waters affected by the recent Gulf oil spill. Today, the National Museum of Natural History launched the Ocean Portal, an interactive site where visitors can dive into...
June 02, 2010 |
By Erica R. Hendry
Events: Human Origins, Simon Schama, Mark Twain and More!
Monday, May 24: James T. Demetrion Lecture: Simon SchamaColumbia University professor of art history and history Simon Schama will be offering today's lecture, "The Beast in Contemporary Art." Some of you may be familiar with his work by way of his most recent PBS television series The Power of Art...
May 24, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
30 Years Later: The Anniversary of the Eruption of Mount St. Helens
When Mount St. Helens erupted, it spread approximately 540 million tons of ash over more than 22,000 square miles surrounding Washington state
May 18, 2010 |
By Jamie Simon
Events: Glorious Gardens, Early Humans, Stonewall Jackson and More!
Monday, May 17: Sissinghurst Garden and Farm: Back to the FutureThe 260-plus acre Sissinghurst estate in England is home to extraordinarily lush gardens which surround a Tudor mansion. In this illustrated lecture led by its current owner, Adam Nicolson, learn about the history of this home and how ...
May 17, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Weekend Events: The Vietnamese-American Experience, Gardening and Jazz
Friday, May 14: Exit Saigon, Enter Little Saigon: The Vietnamese American DiasporaCome listen to a discussion about the Vietnamese American experience among panelists Andrew Lam, editor at New America Media; Lan Cao, professor of law at William and Mary; and Nguyen Dinh Thang, executive director of...
May 14, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
