US Government
Happy 166th Birthday to Us!
The Smithsonian Institution celebrates 166 years since it was signed into existence by President James K. Polk
August 10, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events August 10-12: Date Night, Super Science Saturday, The Story of the Earth
Start the weekend off with a date night at the Freer Gallery, then enjoy Super Science Saturday at the Udvar-Hazy Center and learn about the Earth with author Robert Hazen.
August 09, 2012 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
The American Art Museum Announces Nominees for Contemporary Artist Award
We help you sort out who's who from the museum's recent announcement, in a series of three posts
August 08, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Frances Benjamin Johnston’s Garden Legacy: New Finds from the Archives
Research has helped identify glass lantern slides within the collection from the famed photographer's garden images
August 07, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Look at the Writing on the Wall: Barbara Kruger Opens Soon at the Hirshhorn
The artist behind "I shop therefore I am" has plastered her monumental statements all over the Hirshhorn
August 06, 2012 |
By Jeanie Riess
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
