View the Granddaddy of Political Scandals in Oils, Cartoons and Sculpture
The 1972 Watergate break-in that led to Richard Nixon's resignation is the subject of a new exhibition
Art Sensation Yayoi Kusama Wraps Visitors in Polka Dots, Pumpkins and a World Without End
A new Infinity Mirror Room with its forever-repeating lights and imagery opens at the Hirshhorn with other works by the iconic artist
A Museum Show Takes Visitors on a Hunt for the Birds of Prey Populating Centuries of Artworks
From an ancient Egyptian plaque to a Ming dynasty scroll, explore the central role that falcons and hawks play across cultures and millennia
Women Warriors Ran the Ancient World in Artist Toyin Ojih Odutola's Imagined Past
The Hirshhorn's show, "A Countervailing Theory," posits a society where gender roles are reversed
Twenty-Two Smithsonian Shows to See in 2022
Falcon hunting, Watergate, a Kusama mirror room and the new Latino Gallery await
Two New Shows Reflect the Shining Versatility of Glass
Thrilling innovations at the Renwick mirror SAAM’s exquisite historical survey of the Venetian masters and their influences
At New 'Futures' Show, Big Dreamers and Changemakers Activate a Better Way Forward
Smithsonian’s 175th anniversary exposition opens with big-name speakers, family fun and a 21st-century peek into the world ahead
The Multiple Arts and Artistries of the Inimitable Laurie Anderson
A Hirshhorn retrospective opens with ten new works from the pioneering artist, composer, poet and musician
A Peek Behind the Curtain of Hirshhorn's Largest Artwork Ever
After wrapping the museum's historic building in a huge, playful painting, Swiss artist Nicolas Party reveals what he hid in plain sight
These Stunning Artworks Capture the Resilience—and Defiance—of Black Lives Matter
At NMAAHC's new show "Reckoning" Bisa Butler’s vivid Harriet Tubman joins works from Amy Sherald, Jean-Michel Basquiat and other prominent visual artists
In a City Flush With Power and Wealth, D.C.'s Ward 8 Faces Food Inequity
Eleven percent of U.S. households experience hunger; an expansive, new exhibition focuses how a local community manages this national problem
A Double Header for Béisbol Lovers
Out of the barrios, into the big leagues came Clemente, Abreu and Martínez. Now the unheralded are All-Stars in this expansive show
The Sad Truths Behind These Unsettling Works of Art
A new exhibition reflects on the haunting aesthetics of human impact on the planet
Hirshhorn Hosts Panel of Experts to Hash Out the Brave New World of Non-Fungible Tokens
The unexpected $69 million sale of a digital artwork shocked the art world and now disruption is the name of the game
A New, Interactive Sculpture by Suchi Reddy Illuminates Our Hopes and Fears About the Future
The A.I.-powered installation, a hallmark of the Smithsonian's upcoming "Futures" show, promises something never seen or experienced before
Twelve Must-Sees When the Smithsonian Reopens Udvar-Hazy Center May 5
The massive showcase facility offers plenty of space for social distance along with plenty of air and space travel history
Smithsonian Announces the Zoo and Seven Museums Open in May
You'll finally be able to see the baby panda in person; here's our comprehensive list of what's on view and tips for visiting
Honor the Tradition of Viewing Cherry Blossoms in These Signature Japanese Works of Art
The timeless glory of the early spring bloom can be found In the collections of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art
First Vial Used in U.S. Covid-19 Vaccinations Joins the Smithsonian Collections
The empty vial, a vaccination card and scrubs worn by nurse Sandra Lindsay, first to be injected, will go on view in a new exhibition in 2022
Pandemic Can't Stop the Mother Tongue Film Festival
The much-loved event kicks off this weekend online with the first indigenous film from Hawaii and extends through May with 45 offerings
