https://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/tag/ripley-center/RSS feed for Ripley CenterenWed, 24 May 2017 15:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/bjarke-ingels-makes-impossible-concrete-180963301/The star architect is mapping out a new daring plan for the SmithsonianWed, 24 May 2017 15:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/bjarke-ingels-makes-impossible-concrete-180963301/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/creating-insect-habitat-ripley-garden-180961898/A Smithsonian gardener offers tips for sheltering the insects during the frosty winter months Wed, 25 Jan 2017 19:59:03 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/creating-insect-habitat-ripley-garden-180961898/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/men-wore-corsets-and-7-other-unknown-things-about-the-world-of-jane-austen-19759433/Exploring the life and times of the beloved English novelistTue, 30 Jul 2013 13:58:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/men-wore-corsets-and-7-other-unknown-things-about-the-world-of-jane-austen-19759433/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/last-meal-on-earth-what-astronauts-eat-on-launch-day-17891293/One NASA instructor's Cubans and empanadas became a Kennedy Space Center traditionThu, 25 Jul 2013 13:38:33 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/last-meal-on-earth-what-astronauts-eat-on-launch-day-17891293/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/events-june-4-6-the-middle-passage-the-battle-of-vicksburg-and-whales-88721734/This week, hear stories of the slave trade, learn about one of the Civil War's most pivotal battles and discover Smithsonian's whale collectionMon, 03 Jun 2013 12:39:53 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/events-june-4-6-the-middle-passage-the-battle-of-vicksburg-and-whales-88721734/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/events-april-30-may-2-origins-of-the-renaissance-native-crafts-and-history-reanimated-44198326/This week, hear how a Roman emperor may have started the Renaissance, make your own Native art and meet digital animation artist Kota EzawaMon, 29 Apr 2013 13:01:38 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/events-april-30-may-2-origins-of-the-renaissance-native-crafts-and-history-reanimated-44198326/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/sequestration-to-cause-closures-secretary-clough-testifies-24181894/Gallery closings, fewer exhibitions and reduced educational offerings are some of the impacts he listed before the Committee on Oversight and Government ReformWed, 17 Apr 2013 10:24:18 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/sequestration-to-cause-closures-secretary-clough-testifies-24181894/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/events-april-16-18-art-classes-19th-century-laundry-and-the-peacock-room-22043401/This week, learn how to knit or make pottery, appreciate how much of a luxury your washing machine is and experience the prettiest room on the MallMon, 15 Apr 2013 12:37:21 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/events-april-16-18-art-classes-19th-century-laundry-and-the-peacock-room-22043401/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/butterflies-baseball-and-blossoms-tours-for-your-spring-vacation-10259119/Two custom tours come fully loaded with insider information, digital postcards and step-by-step directionsWed, 27 Mar 2013 14:30:36 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/butterflies-baseball-and-blossoms-tours-for-your-spring-vacation-10259119/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/snowy-day-but-smithsonian-dc-museums-open-zoo-closes-617555/Bad weather threatens the metro area, but the Smithsonian museums Will Open, National Zoo is ClosedWed, 06 Mar 2013 12:49:59 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/snowy-day-but-smithsonian-dc-museums-open-zoo-closes-617555/