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Events August 7-9: Sketching, Musical Genre-Bending and Stitching
This week, sketch like a master, catch a concert that blends Native American and Celtic sounds and stitch in the presence of greatness
August 06, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Newly Acquired Whale Skull a “Missing Link”
Marine mammals expert Charles Potter has big plans for his newest acquisition
August 03, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events August 3-5: Children’s Workshop, Mail Time With Owney, East of the River Boys & Girls Steelband
This weekend, join the Smithsonian for a workshop on 1950s Segregation, celebrate Owney the dog at the National Postal Museum and enjoy a steel drum concert.
August 02, 2012 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
That Time When Gore Vidal Spiced up the Smithsonian
We take a look back at one of the late author's lesser-known novels that imagines a history a little too close to home
August 01, 2012 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
“Worlds Within Worlds” at the Sackler Tells Stories Within Stories
A new exhibit explores the prosperous rule of the Mughal empire and the cross-cultural art it inspired
August 01, 2012 |
By Guest Blogger
Curator Talk at the American Art Museum on African-American Art Exhibition
Virginia Mecklenburg offers a Wednesday lecture on the artists from "Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights Era and Beyond"
July 31, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Smithsonian Visitors Guide & Tours App in Stores Now
Our new app with ten customized tours of the Smithsonian museums is now ready for download
July 30, 2012 |
By Beth Py-Lieberman
Events July 31-Aug 2: X-Ray Fish, Imperial India and Club Native
This week at the Smithsonian, the evolution of fish through X-Ray, India's imperial arts and the divisive legacy of Native blood laws.
July 30, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Baby Crocs on the Move at the Zoo
Believed to be done having children, Cuban crocodile Dorothy surprised everyone with two new babies.
July 26, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events July 27-29: Human Origins, “This is Peru” and a Meeting of Worlds
Celebrate Peru and learn traditional Indian dance this weekend.
July 26, 2012 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
VIDEO: Baby Cheetahs Frolic at the Zoo
The National Zoo's baby cheetahs get to know their new home while waiting for their new names from the winning American Olympic sprinters
July 25, 2012 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
Olympic Games at the Smithsonian
Before you settle into your couch to watch the Olympics, get down to the Smithsonian for exhibits, games and more.
July 24, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Sam Kean Decodes DNA’s Past
The author discusses his new book, a collection of entertaining stories about the field of genetics titled The Violinst's Thumb.
July 24, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events July 24-26: Animal Migrations, Belly Dancing and the Invention of Klingon
This week at the Smithsonian, learn how animals find their way across continents, try out belly dancing and pick up a new language with the creator of Klingon.
July 23, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
PHOTOS: Behind the Scenes with “Parks and Rec” at the Smithsonian
Amy Poehler and Adam Scott talk about filming at the Smithsonian and around D.C. for NBC's Parks and Recreation
July 20, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
40 Under 40 Opens at the Renwick Today
Forty artists honor 40 years of craft.
July 20, 2012 |
By Guest Blogger
Events July 20-22: Living Earth Festival, Movie Day, Book Signings at Air and Space
This weekend, celebrate Earth, have a movie day and check out some super cool planes at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
July 19, 2012 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
Teen Photographers Win Spot at National Portrait Gallery
Winners of the museum's Teen Portrait Competition discuss their portraits and the stories behind them.
July 18, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Colds and Conquests: How A Health Crisis May Have Spurred Roman Expansion
Smithsonian Research Associate Alain Touwaide will argue that a quest for medicinal plants may have spurred Roman expansion at his July 18 lecture.
July 17, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Five Things Leslie Knope Should See at the Smithsonian
As NBC's "Parks and Recreation" prepares to shoot its season five opener in D.C., we offer up five must-sees for the newest city councilmember of Pawnee, Indiana
July 17, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
