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Events June 22-24: Choctaw Days, Hollywood Classics and a Day at the Zoo
This weekend, celebrate the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, watch some Hollywood classic films and take the kids to the zoo.
June 21, 2012 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
Summer Solstice Shines Light at the American Indian Museum
The longest day of the year arrives today with a natural light show in the Potomac Atrium
June 20, 2012 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
Name That Howler Monkey
The Small Mammal House's loudest and most charismatic critters is getting a name this week.
June 19, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Events June 19-21: The Art of Political Ads, Luce Design with Jackie Flanagan, and Karel Nel
This week, explore the history of political advertising, talk to designer Jackie Flanagan of Nana Boutique, and find the intersection of art and astronomy with Karel Nel and Nick Scoville of the COSMOS project.
June 18, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
“1812: A Nation Emerges” Opens at the National Portrait Gallery
To commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812, the museum debuts a curated collection of portraits and artifacts
June 15, 2012 |
By Megan Gambino
Events June 15-17: Phillip Thomas Tucker, The History of American Glass, Father’s Day Performance
Kick off this Father's Day weekend with these events for the whole family.
June 14, 2012 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
Newborn Fishing Cats at the National Zoo May Help Crack Breeding Code
On May 18, Seven-year-old Electra delivered two kittens marking the first time the endangered fishing cats have successfully bred and produced young at the National Zoo.
June 12, 2012 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
Lincoln’s Assassination, From a Doctor’s Perspective
The medical report from Charles Leale, the first doctor to tend to the dying president, was discovered at the National Archives. Smithsonian curator Harry Rubenstein shares his thoughts
June 12, 2012 |
By Megan Gambino
Events June 12-14: Temple of Invention Tour, A Healthy Future in Renewable Energy, and Painting with Maya-Mam
This week, take a tour of the Old Patent Office Building, learn about renewable energy sources, and paint with Mayan artist Ubaldo Sánchez.
June 11, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Appreciation: Science Fiction Giant Ray Bradbury
Planetary geologist Jim Zimbelman reflects on Ray Bradbury's legacy
June 07, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Events June 8-10: World Oceans Day, 100 Years of Girl Scouts, Hat-Making Workshop
This weekend celebrate World Oceans Day, 100 Years of Girl Scouts and hat designer, Lula Mae Reeves
June 07, 2012 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
Celebrating Olympics Season at the American Indian Museum
The American Indian Museum tells the stories of indigenous Olympians both past and present.
June 06, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Madeleine Albright Welcomes New Citizens at the American History Museum
The former Secretary of State speaks about the importance of immigrants, being the highest-ranking woman in the history of the United States government, and her famous diplomatic pins.
June 05, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Events June 5-7: Transit of Venus, Living Portraits, and Ai WeiWei
This week, watch the transit of Venus, take a "living portrait," and explore the work of Chinese dissident artist Ai WeiWei.
June 04, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Events June 1-3: Native Athletes in the Olympics, Zebra Day, Ocean: Multimedia, Dance, Film and Music
This weekend, prep for the Olympics with some history, meet the Zebras at the zoo and celebrate the ocean in a multimedia experience.
June 01, 2012 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
Julia Child's Recipe for a Thoroughly Modern Marriage
Food writer Ruth Reichl looks at the impact of the famous chef's partnership with her husband Paul
June 2012 |
By Ruth Reichl
Events May 29-31: Tarantula Feedings, Hollywood Pop Quiz, and Kenn Kaufman
This week, watch a tarantula feeding, test your Hollywood knowledge at the National Portrait Gallery's trivia night, and learn about the extraordinary phenomenon of bird migration.
May 29, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
NASA Looks to Protect Historic Sites on the Moon
Scientists worry that a contest to send robotic rovers to the moon will threaten lunar landmarks
May 2012 |
By Michael Milstein
Amy Henderson: The Shock of the Old
This post is part of our ongoing series in which ATM invites guest bloggers from among the Smithsonian Institution’s scientists, curators, researchers and historians to write for us. The National Portrait Gallery’s cultural historian Amy Henderson recently wrote about Louis Armstrong’s last recorded performance at the National Press Club. A front page article in May [...]
May 25, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Vote To Put An Icon in the American History Museum
From now through Friday, you have the chance to help decide which icon of American History will be featured in a new portrait by artist Robert Weingarten
May 24, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
