National Postal Museum
How Much the Hope Diamond is Worth and Other Questions From Our Readers
From American art, history and culture, air and space technology, contemporary art, Asian art and any of the sciences from astronomy to zoology, we'll find an answer
February 07, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Giants and Patriots at the Smithsonian
Just in time for the Super Bowl, take a look at giants and patriots of all kinds in the Smithsonian
February 03, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Curators, Scientific Adventurers and Book Worms to Watch in 2012
Our top ten picks from the Smithsonian Twitterati and blogrolls.
January 20, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Weekend Events Jan 6-8: “This is Not a Film,” Stamps, Masterworks of Three Centuries
This weekend, watch an Iranian film, attend a stamp collecting workshop or listen to eclectic Baroque chamber music
January 05, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Military Mail Stories at the Postal Museum
A new exhibition covers the history of mail in the military
December 16, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Events Nov. 28-Dec. 1: Postal Tours, Viva Verdi, Celebrating Roots and The Bright Beneath
This week, take a guided tour of the Postal Museum, celebrate an opera composer, attend a poetry performance and mingle at the Natural History Museum at night
November 28, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Mr. Zip and the Brand-New ZIP Code
When the Post Office debuted the ZIP Code, they introduced a friendly cartoon to be its lead salesman
November 15, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
The List: Smithsonian-Inspired Halloween Costumes
For all you last-minute costume shoppers, here's this year's list of Smithsonian DIY ideas
October 27, 2011 |
By Megan Gambino
Meet Bentley, the Winner of the Owney Look-alike Contest
Bentley, a terrier from California, nabs the title—with a little help from his owner
October 19, 2011 |
By Megan Gambino
Weekend Events Oct 14-16: Latino Reading and Open Mic, Postal Museum Family Day and Henna Body Art
This weekend, attend a virtual reading of Latino literature, come to a day of activities at the Postal Museum and create your own henna design
October 13, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Owney the Mail Dog
For nine years, Owney rode the rails and the wagons on top of mailbags as the mascot of the mailmen
September 2011 |
By Arcynta Ali Childs
Jesse Owens Wins his First Gold
Despite a climate thick with racial tension, 75 years ago today, the track star made history at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin
August 03, 2011 |
By Megan Gambino
Honoring Owney, the Legendary Post Office Pup
Owney the dog, beloved mascot of the Railway Mail Service, is being honored with his own interactive postage stamp, sure to endear him to new generations
July 26, 2011 |
By Arcynta Ali Childs
Events July 25-29: Harry Potter, Portraits Alive, Owney, the Negro Leagues and Apollo 15
See The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 in IMAX, meet Owney the postal dog, look inside the photography of the Negro Leagues and have the chance to meet Al Worden, an Apollo 15 astronaut
July 25, 2011 |
By Brittany Dant
Events June 27-July 1: Trivia Night, Book Signing, the Butterfly Garden and an American Indian Museum Film
Join the Smithsonian Institution this week in offering a look into questions of race, a Hollywood inspired trivia game, a fun filled afternoon with the butterflies and more.
June 27, 2011 |
By Brittany Dant
Weekend Events June 10-12: Cosmic Collisions, The Pony Express, Grand Canyon 3D
This weekend at the Smithsonian museums, take a 3D ride on a river raft, follow a zipping comet through Earth's atmosphere or jump on the trail to learn about the Pony Express
June 09, 2011 |
By Brittany Dant
The List- Five Must-See Butterfly Spots Around the Mall
It is said that April showers bring May flowers. So what do May flowers bring? Pollen, which attracts bees (and attacks the sinuses), and nectar which feeds the butterflies, emblematic of the welcome change in seasons. We know it's spring when we start to see butterflies again, but how do butterfli...
May 12, 2011 |
By Arcynta Ali Childs
Events: "Born to be Wild 3D," Smithsonian Craft Show, Disco at the Postal Museum
Monday April 11 Born to be Wild 3DBorn to be Wild 3D features the conservation efforts of primatologist Birute Galdikas with orangutans in Borneo, along with that of Dame Daphne Sheldrick's work with elephants in Kenya. Both women live near the animals, rescuing them and returning th...
April 11, 2011 |
By Michelle Strange
The Smithsonian Museums and The National Zoo Are Open
All Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo are open.Don't miss out on all the events and happenings, all scheduled as planned. Tarantula feedings at the Natural History Museum. A special tour of the Kinsey Collections at American History. An Earth Day celebration at the American Art Museum.And he...
April 08, 2011 |
By Beth Py-Lieberman
The List: March Madness at the Smithsonian
College athletics feature some of the most unusual mascots in all of American sports. Take the teams in this year's NCAA men's basketball tournament for example. Mascots included the Peacocks (St. Peter's), Sycamores (Indiana State), Zips (Akron) and Gauchos (University of California, Santa Barbara...
March 23, 2011 |
By Ryan Reed
