National Museum of Natural History
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
Scanning a Stradivarius
Medical 3-D imaging makes it possible to study the world's greatest stringed instruments – and uncover the secrets of its makers
May 2010 |
By Erica R. Hendry
Events: Albert Maysles, Mars Rovers, Hobbits and More!
Monday, April 23: March PointIn this film, three teenagers from Washington State's Swinomish Reservation make a film about two oil refineries that are harming the health of the people, the land, the water and the traditional way of life and gain a new sense of themselves during the creative proc...
April 26, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Celebrate Earth Day on the National Mall!
Earth Day is over the hill. That's right, the holiday that shakes us into eco-consciousness every April turns 40 this year—so of course some serious celebration is in order! Here is a listing of special events happening on the National Mall through the weekend to help you get in touch with Mother N...
April 22, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
"The Way We Genuinely Live": A Look At Yup'ik Culture
Yup'ik elder Paul John and his ancestors didn't have motorized cars or electric tools to survive their home in the sub-arctic tundra of Southwest Alaska. For hundreds of years, his people lived without technology, "using their arms and legs" to build homes and villages, hunt for food, cook, perfor...
April 21, 2010 |
By Erica R. Hendry
Events: Quilting, Crafts, Earth Day and all that Jazz
Monday, April 19: A Stitch in Time: Block-by-Block Quilting SeriesIdeal for persons aged 8 and older, this workshop will introduce you to the basics of quilting. That’s right, you too can gain the skill set required to make a piece suitable to keep you warm or to hang on the wall as a part of your ...
April 19, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
What Are You Doing for Earth Day?
When Sen. Gaylord Nelson organized the first Earth day on April 22, 1970, nearly 20 million Americans joined the cause, holding rallies and planting trees with the hopes their efforts would inspire federal action.It worked: In the year that followed, the government created the Environmental Protect...
April 14, 2010 |
By Erica R. Hendry
JAM: Jazz Appreciation Month at Smithsonian
Jazz Appreciation Month is in full swing Around the Mall and Beyond! Check out a schedule of upcoming events below or download a PDF for additional information.Tuesday, April 6CONCERTAn Evening with Jon Hendricks. James Zimmerman, Emcee7:30 pm, Howard University, Andrew Rankin Memorial ChapelWedn...
April 06, 2010 |
By Jamie Simon
Events: Honoring Elvis, a Kimono Fashion Show, Fun with Nanotechnology and More!
Monday, March 29: Words Between Two Reformers: Mary McLeod Bethune and Eleanor Roosevelt: Cultures in Motion PerformanceIn this theatrical piece, learn about the friendship between Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary McLeod Bethune who was a member of the Black Cabinet, a collective of representatives worki...
March 29, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Environmental Film Festival Roundup
The D.C. Environmental Film Festival is upon us!The Smithsonian is offering a variety of free movies and events in conjunction with the 2010 Environmental Film Festival. Check out the festival's website and goSmithsonian for full information on dates, times and film synopses. Feel free to downloa...
March 19, 2010 |
By Jamie Simon
At Natural History: What's On A Caveman's iPod Playlist?
What would a neanderthal have on his iPod playlist? Some of you may sassily snap back with names of bands and songs you don't especially care for. But let's be serious for a moment, shall we? Even though early hominids didn't have modern conveniences like touch-sensitive scroll wheels, (they had ye...
March 18, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Events: Saving Our Oceans, Looking Forward to New Museums, Marilyn Monroe and More!
Monday, March 1: Smithsonian Magazine's Photo Contest OpensSo, there's nothing special happening at the museums today (check out this site for a list of regularly-scheduled fun things to do), but today marks the opening of Smithsonian magazine's 8th annual photo contest! Check out the photo contest...
March 01, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Sculpting Evolution
A series of statues by sculptor John Gurche brings us face to face with our early ancestors
March 2010 |
By Abigail Tucker
The Skeletons of Shanidar Cave
A rare cache of hominid fossils from the Kurdistan area of northern Iraq offers a window on Neanderthal culture
March 2010 |
By Owen Edwards
A Closer Look at Evolutionary Faces
John Gurche, a “paleo-artist,” has recreated strikingly realistic heads of our earliest human ancestors for a new exhibit
February 25, 2010 |
By Abigail Tucker
Sneak Peek into the Hall of Human Origins at the National Museum of Natural History
We’re now less than a month away from the March 17 opening of the new David H. Koch Hall of Human origins, and like anyone whose been following its installation progress at the National Museum of Natural History, we’re curious.The exhibition, “Human Origins: What Does It Mean to Be Human?” will exp...
February 19, 2010 |
By Erica R. Hendry
