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Air and Space Curator Margaret Weitekamp Explains Why ‘Star Trek’ Matters
With the release of the 12th Star Trek film, curator Margaret Weitekamp explains why the franchise is so influential
May 15, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Amazing Sea Butterflies Are the Ocean’s Canary in the Coal Mine
These delicate and stunning creatures are offering Smithsonian scientists a warning sign for the world's waters turning more acidic
May 14, 2013 |
By Hannah Waters
Gil Goldstein and Bobby McFerrin’s New Project at the Kennedy Center
Gil Goldstein lends an experienced hand to Bobby McFerrin's new concert series and recording project that honors familiar spirituals with a fresh new spirit
May 13, 2013 |
By Joann Stevens
Events May 14-16: New Research, Old Films and Live Jazz
This week, hear the latest from the brains at the Smithsonian, dissect the great Nam June Paik's video legacy and relax with live music
May 13, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Slave Cabin Set to Become Centerpiece of New Smithsonian Museum
A slave cabin from a South Carolina plantation is being shipped to Washington, DC to be featured in the National Museum of African American History and Culture
May 13, 2013 |
By Paul Bisceglio
What the Great Gatsby Got Right about the Jazz Age
Curator Amy Henderson explores how the 1920s came alive in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel
May 10, 2013 |
By Amy Henderson
The Great(est) Gatsby Playlist
Baz Luhrmann may have his take, but Smithsonian Folkways offers its own streaming soundtrack for the novel-turned-movie
May 10, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Alex Trebek On Why ‘Jeopardy’ Represents the American Dream
Trebek stopped by the American History Museum to donate items from his show, along with soap star Susan Lucci and Barney-creators Kathy and Phil Parker
May 09, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events May 10-12: Plant Potting, Super Science Saturday and a Musical Tribute to Mother’s Day
This weekend, celebrate the earth by playing in a garden, unlock the mysteries of astronomy and take mom to hear some great classical music
May 09, 2013 |
By Paul Bisceglio
The Best of Design, Cooper-Hewitt Announces 2013 Award Winners
From a Las Vegas Denny's with a wedding chapel to rock 'n' roll posters, this year's design award winners have a good time with great design
May 09, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
How Does Science Help Pandas Make More Panda Babies?
A behind-the-scenes look at the ways the National Zoo assists Washington's most famous sexually frustrated bear couple
May 08, 2013 |
By Paul Bisceglio
PHOTOS Baby’s First Romp: Andean Cubs Play in the Rain
With their new yard baby-proofed, the two cubs took the outside for a day in the rain before their public debut Saturday
May 07, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Hawaiian Musician Dennis Kamakahi Donates His Guitar
Slack Key guitar music sounds new notes for history of cowboys and the West in ceremony honoring the Hawaiian composer
May 07, 2013 |
By Joann Stevens
A Hindenburg Passenger Ticket, Possibly the Only One to Still Exist, Goes On View
On the 76th Anniversary of the fiery crash, what may be the only passenger ticket to survive the crash can be seen at the National Postal Museum
May 06, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events May 7-9: Finding Our Way, a Quinoa Celebreation and String Quartets
This week, learn how time can tell us where we are, experience Bolivian culture and listen to musicians from the Marlboro Music Festival
May 06, 2013 |
By Paul Bisceglio
Breaking News: Bozie the Elephant to Join National Zoo
A new Asian Elephant will soon arrive at the National Zoo, on loan from the Baton Rogue Zoo
May 03, 2013 |
By Paul Bisceglio
From the Civil War to Civil Rights: The Many Ways Asian Americans Have Shaped the Country
A new exhibit in time for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month highlights the long, diverse history of Asian Americans
May 03, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events May 3-5: American Civil Rights, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Interactive Robot Games
This weekend, tour America's shift towards equality, meet local Asian Pacific American writers and celebrate Children's Day
May 02, 2013 |
By Paul Bisceglio
UPDATE: Sloth Bear Cub Has a New Name
The National Zoo's sloth bear cub is now called Hank
May 01, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
How Do You Build a 12-Ton Sculpture Installation? Very Slowly
Two years, two births, one Olympic Games and one global crisis–a lot can happen in one art project.
May 01, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
