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Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Renwick Gallery

Visitors look at a timeline of William H. Johnson's life

Who Are Today’s Fighters for Freedom?

SAAM's educators invite students and visitors to reflect on William H. Johnson's portraits and make connections to our world today.

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Discovering William H. Johnson’s Hidden Stories

SAAM educator Phoebe Hillemann reflects on creating resources to spark curiosity for learners of all ages who view William H. Johnson’s "Fighters for Freedom" series

SAAM's Senior Curator Eleanor Jones Harvey and Dean Howarth take a closer look at mastodon bones in the exhibition Alexander von Humboldt and the United States: Art, Nature, and Culture. Charles Willson Peale's painting in the background shows similar bones. Photo by Carol Wilson

Capturing Humboldt in the 21st Century Using an 18th-Century Tool

Discover how one teacher is inspired by the world of Alexander von Humboldt

Volunteer Helen Dickerson (L) and staff member Colleen Brown (R) connected with students for virtual lessons from 2004-2011; Photo by SAAM staff.

Across the Nation and Around the Globe: Learning with American Art

Hear from SAAM’s education team about leading during the pandemic as teachers transitioned to online teaching.

Claggett Wilson, Saviors of France--Jeanne d'Arc, St. Louis, Clovis and the Hands of the Common Soldier, ca. 1919, watercolor on paperboard, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Alice H. Rossin, 1981.163.13

Discoveries from the Collection: Honoring Sacrifice this Memorial Day with U.S. Military Cemetery Historian

Discover how a partnership between SAAM and the American Battle Monuments Commission commemorates the honor, service and sacrifice of America’s fallen in wars abroad.

Paul Manship, Four Angels (sketch for Altar Triptych, American Military Cemetery, Anzio, Italy), ca. 1955, pen and ink and pencil on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Paul Manship, 1966.47.147

Discoveries from the Collection: Honoring Service and Sacrifice in American Art

Discover how a partnership between SAAM and the American Battle Monuments Commission revealed an unexpected connection between Paul Manship sketches and a U.S. military cemetery located outside of Rome.

Brochures featuring artists from SAAM and NPG highlighting women in our collections.

Representation Matters: Bringing Women’s Stories Into the Classroom Through American Art and Portraiture

A collaboration between SAAM and NPG illuminates the lives and works of women artists in our collections.

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