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An Icon Tells New Stories

A conservation project sparks innovative research on the National Museum of American History’s Gunboat Philadelphia.

Marcela Luna & Sarah McGavran | December 13, 2024

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A Texas Tradition

Learn about escaramuzas, a Texas tradition, by taking a closer look at Mexican American Verónica Dávila's dress featured in the National Museum of American History's exhibition, <em>Girlhood (It's Complicated)</em>.

Abigail Pocasangre & Julia Ross | March 22, 2024

Prince's Guitar

On With The Show

The National Museum of American History's newest exhibition explores the power of pop culture.

Abigail Pocasangre & Julia Ross | March 10, 2023

Galeria Latina

La Historia Latina es La Historia Estadounidense

La Galería latina de la familia Molina—un sueño desde mucho tiempo se hace realidad en el Smithsonian.

Abigail Pocasangre & Elise Walter | June 16, 2022
Latino Gallery

Latino History is American History

The Molina Family Latino Gallery—A long-held dream comes to life at the Smithsonian.

Abigail Pocasangre & Elise Walter | June 16, 2022
A Window In Curators–film strip

A Window In

We spoke with three Smithsonian art curators about recent acquisitions that capture the spirit and vision of each museum’s vast and growing collection.

Abigail Pocasangre & Elise Walter | April 12, 2022
(James Renwick Jr., Sketch of the north tower of the Smithsonian Castle, 1846. Smithsonian Institution Archives. Graphic treatment by Deanna Luu)

Our Foundation is Our Future

Explore some inspiring threads of continuity in the Smithsonian’s pursuit of its mission during the course of 175 years

Abigail Pocasangre & Heather Ewing | February 9, 2021
Pandemic as Portal

The New Normal

The COVID-19 pandemic changed everything for arts and culture institutions worldwide. At the Smithsonian, we are confronting challenges and embracing opportunities presented by “a new normal.”

Abigail Pocasangre & Elise Walter | November 30, 2020
In June 2020, a protest against racial injustice and police brutality made its way through the streets of Washington, D.C. Photographer Talia Hawley submitted this photo as part of the Anacostia Community Museum’s Moments of Resilience storytelling project. PHOTO Talia Hawley

Healing A Nation

In a year marked by widespread protests against racial injustice and calls to reckon with America’s racial past, the Smithsonian is taking a big step toward helping the country heal. A new Race, Community and Our Shared Future initiative—to launch nationwide this winter with generous support from founding partner Bank of America—will explore how Americans understand, experience and confront race.

Abigail Pocasangre & Julia Ross | November 23, 2020
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