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Smithsonian Education

Immersive Workshop and Webinar Opportunities Offer Teachers a Summer of Learning Alongside the Smithsonian

Once the last bell rings this school year, teachers can select from a wide range of opportunities to continue to hone their craft with Smithsonian educators and peers across the arts, culture, history, and science

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Smithsonian American Women's History Museum

How Four Women Built Careers on the Financial Lessons They Learned at Home

In oral histories, advocates and executives reflect on how their mothers shaped their understanding of financial independence through quiet examples and everyday conversations.

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National Museum of Natural History

This May at the National Museum of Natural History, Learn How Scientists Investigate Volcanic Eruptions

The museum is hosting events throughout the month ranging from an exploration of human evolutionary history to a celebration of all things amphibian

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Smithsonian Education

How the Smithsonian and 4-H Collaborate to Elevate Youth Voices in the Heart of the Nation’s Capital and in Hometowns Across the Country

An in-depth look at how the Smithsonian and 4‑H partnership invites youth across the country into museums as learners, creators, and civic changemakers

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Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

Cerro La Vieja: Cocoa that Protects Nature, Chocolate that Feeds the Soul

Dedication to protecting key bird habitats and biodiversity made possible the first Bird Friendly cocoa certification in Panama, marking a milestone for conservation

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National Museum of American History

It's Time To Celebrate America's 250th at the National Museum of American History

Kicking off our celebration this month with programs, concerts and more!

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National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Linh Mai Inspires a New Era for the Zoo’s Elephant Cam

With the return of the Zoo’s Elephant Cam, a group of trained volunteers are helping chronicle the daily lives of Asian elephants.

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Archives of American Art

Artist Matt Mullican to Present Lecture "Mirrors and Melted Telephones" on April 27

The Archives of American Art presents the Holt/Smithson Foundation 2026 Lecture with artist Matt Mullican.

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National Museum of Natural History

150-Year-Old Frogs Collected by a Founding Smithsonian Naturalist Helped 21st-Century Scientists Track How Pesticides Devastated Amphibian Populations in Illinois

In celebration of the upcoming Save the Frogs Day, learn how scientists used historic cricket frogs to connect hormone-altering industrial chemicals to amphibian declines in the Midwest

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Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

Connected Forests Favor More Diverse, Disease-Preventing Microbes

New research shows that forest connecting different types of habitats may help frogs fight a deadly amphibian fungus

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Smithsonian Books

Experience the Genius and Artistry of Ohio's Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks

A new book celebrates eight complex masterpieces of landscape architecture

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National Air and Space Museum

Can a Japanese Spacecraft Unlock the Mystery of Mars' Twin Moons?

Searching for clues on Phobos and Deimos.

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National Museum of Natural History

New Smithsonian Exhibition to Showcase Objects From All 50 States

National Museum of Natural History invites visitors to celebrate and reflect on national connections represented in the museum’s 148 million specimens and objects

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National Museum of Natural History

Celebrate the Comeback of the American Bison This Spring at the National Museum of Natural History

Mark your calendar for all things bison as the museum celebrates the nation’s 250th anniversary with a spotlight on the national mammal

A vintage silver Ford Tri-Motor aircraft parked on a wet tarmac under a dramatic, cloudy sky at dusk. The plane features corrugated metal skin, three engines, and the "Ford" script logo in blue on the fuselage, all reflected in the water on the ground.

National Air and Space Museum

The Ford Motor Company Built Excellent Airplanes 100 Years Ago

The Tri-Motor reassured Americans it was safe to fly.

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National Air and Space Museum

Resurrection of a Rare World War II Flight Jacket

Janice Christensen is remembered for her service during the war.

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Smithsonian Education

Equipping Today's Teens with Strong Examples of Historic Changemakers

For several years, the Smithsonian and Boys & Girls Clubs of America have collaborated with teens to support learning opportunities that offer space to imagine change in their communities

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Smithsonian Education

2026 Smithsonian Education Awards Honor Educators and Partnerships Expanding Learning Nationwide

Through dedication, collaboration, and innovation, Smithsonian educators and teams bring world‑class learning to classrooms and communities across the country.

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Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

Tech Titans NC Helps Excavate Archaeologists From Mountains of Paperwork

How eight middle schoolers and their coach turned a student challenge into a real-world rescue for researchers

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Smithsonian Books

How the Nation Declared Independence 250 Years Ago

A momentous new book from the Smithsonian celebrates the country's semiquincentennial anniversary