US Government
Jason Moran: Making Jazz Personal
How a MacArthur Genius Fellow is using his life experience and musical genius to engge youth in jazz
November 14, 2012 |
By Joann Stevens
Going West: The American History Museum’s Conestoga Wagon is a Must-See
An iconic piece of history comes out of storage just in time for Thanksgiving visitors
November 14, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events November 13-15: Art Labs, Diplomats and Nixon Policy Players
This week, get artsy, tour the state department's reception rooms and hear from officials central to Nixon's self-determination policies for American Indians
November 13, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Recent Acquisitions on Display at the National Portrait Gallery
The museum shows more than 30 selections, including portraits of Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Amerigo Vespucci
November 09, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Pilgrims on Parade at the American History Museum
Pilgrim interpreters from the Plimoth Plantation arrive at the National Museum of American History
November 09, 2012 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
Events Nov. 9-11: Civil War Technologies, Star Parties and Steinways
This weekend, attend a Civil War symposium, star gaze and take in word class music with bassoon player Phillip Kolker
November 08, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Underwater Light Show: The Wonders of Bioluminescence
Dr. Edith Widder has made a career documenting and studying the amazing phenomenon that lights up the dark sea
November 07, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Marian Anderson: Freedom Singer and Mentor To Generations
How a gifted black singer transformed opera and the nation through a lifetime of giving
November 06, 2012 |
By Joann Stevens
Events November 6-8: Mark Catesby’s Wildlife, Wintering Insects and a U-2 Pilot
This week, celebrate the British illustrator's 300th anniversary, learn about how insects survive the season and hear from a U-2 pilot
November 06, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events November 2-4: Political Machines, Moon Rocks and Substantial Music
This weekend, survey the technologies of campaigns past, learn about the quirky history of moon rocks and catch a show by hip-hop artist Substantial
November 01, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
PHOTOS: The Great Pumpkin Has Risen
From delicate nature studies to fiberglass sculpture, pumpkins have a prominent place in the collections
October 31, 2012 |
By Beth Py-Lieberman
Pandas and the Other Animals Chill-Axing at the Zoo. Museums and Zoo Open Tomorrow
Hurricane Over. Tomorrow its Back to Increasing and Diffusing Here at the Smithsonian
October 30, 2012 |
By Beth Py-Lieberman
Candy From Halloween’s Past
From candy's lackluster beginnings to the Halloween boom, Smithsonian shares some tricks and treats
October 30, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events Oct. 31-Nov. 1: Empires, Spooky Stories and American Artists
This week, a look at changing relationships with Latin America, Halloween stories and the rise of the late William H. Johnson
October 30, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
UPDATE: ALL Smithsonian Museums and the Zoo Remain Closed on Tuesday
From the Zoo's many critters to the Castle's chimneys, the Smithsonian prepares for severe weather
October 29, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
PHOTOS: Baby Dama Gazelle Makes Her Debut
A new addition to the dama gazelle herd made her debut this Wednesday at the National Zoo
October 26, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
To Grow an Orchid, It Takes a Village, . . . And Some Fungus
An orchid bloom, so delicate and elegant, arises out of a complex symbiotic relationship with, of all things, fungi. It’s a classic case of beauty and the beast, or gorgeous meets gross. But the fundamental relationship between the much-admired botanical family known as the Orchidaceae, which make up more than ten percent of the world’s [...]
October 26, 2012 |
By Beth Py-Lieberman
Scientific Illustrations: Your Go-To Guides for Halloween Costumes
The details are what separate a good outfit from an amazing one. The images in the Biodiversity Heritage Library can help you make the leap
October 26, 2012 |
By Megan Gambino
Sneak Peek at “FOOD: Transforming the American Table, 1950-2000″
Set to open Nov. 20, the new exhibit explores the diversity and development of American food cultures
October 25, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events October 26-28: Boo at the Zoo, Dinner and a Movie and Trunk Shows
This weekend, trick or treat your way through the Zoo, take a trip to the remote Russian Chukchi community and pick up some crafted fashions
October 25, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
