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Stories from this author
An ice-diving course in Svalbard, Norway in only the tip of the Smithsonian science iceberg
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A new biography depicts benefactor James Smithson as an exuberant, progressive man enamored of science
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This month a special collection representing most of Africa’s major artistic traditions goes spectacularly on view
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America’s most singular sensations are at the National Air and Space Museum
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The Institution’s Regents include the Vice President, the Chief Justice and other national leaders
Inviting artists to help showcase its collections is just one way the Hirshhorn Museum is expanding its vision
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Our fossil collection is already the world’s largest. But we’re in search of a complete T. rex
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This month, pandas and other exotic creatures go on view at the National Zoo’s new Asia Trail
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The National Museum of American History will undergo a dramatic makeover
After a glorious renovation the old Patent Office Building opens its doors anew
A legendary test pilot celebrates his 95th birthday - and reminds us why we restore and preserve historic aircraft
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Two robots, neither as graceful as its namesake, but no less accomplished, are among advances keeping scientists on the cutting edge
Education experts help children, their teachers, parents and grandparents get the most out of a museum visit - real or virtual
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Franklin’s 300th birthday this month reminds us of common ideals and artifacts that reflect themfrom a simple suit to an iconic lunch counter
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A very large mammal will help tell an even weightier tale—about the ocean in this crowded, challenging century
From the beginning, Smithsonian has looked beyond the Institution
An exhibition of portraits from Latin America highlights the region’s many contributions to U.S. cultural life
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Artists, emerging and renowned alike, will vie to display their works in the National Portrait Gallery when it reopens next July
From the beginning, the cost of increasing and diffusing knowledge exceeded even Smithson’s generosity
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From the Secretary: Guiding Light
New palm-size computers show videos and maps to lead visitors around even to a good cup of joe
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