https://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/tag/washington-dc/RSS feed for Washington, D.C.enFri, 26 Jun 2026 20:03:24 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/thirty-seven-smithsonian-artifacts-tell-story-911-from-flight-93-logbook-to-squeegee-handle-used-to-escape-from-world-trade-center-180978597/The National Museum of American History houses hundreds of objects linked to the attacks. Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the tragedy, learn the stories behind some of the most poignant items in the collectionsWed, 08 Sep 2021 12:43:38 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/thirty-seven-smithsonian-artifacts-tell-story-911-from-flight-93-logbook-to-squeegee-handle-used-to-escape-from-world-trade-center-180978597/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/years-in-the-making-national-geographics-museum-of-exploration-is-here-to-take-you-on-an-adventure-180989034/The renovated space highlights the hallmarks of the iconic 138-year-old brand, from wildlife photography to the study of anthropologyFri, 26 Jun 2026 20:03:24 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/years-in-the-making-national-geographics-museum-of-exploration-is-here-to-take-you-on-an-adventure-180989034/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/this-building-hosted-lincolns-inaugural-ball-and-displayed-the-declaration-of-independence-today-its-home-to-two-world-class-art-museums-180988990/The Old Patent Office Building now houses the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery. A new exhibition spotlights the structure's rich history of encouraging innovationThu, 25 Jun 2026 14:00:05 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/this-building-hosted-lincolns-inaugural-ball-and-displayed-the-declaration-of-independence-today-its-home-to-two-world-class-art-museums-180988990/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/an-illuminating-new-museum-hidden-beneath-the-lincoln-memorial-is-set-to-open-to-the-public-heres-what-you-can-expect-180988831/Tickets for the Lincoln Memorial undercroft museum are now available to reserve. When the attraction opens on June 25, visitors will get to see the D.C. landmark from a whole new perspectiveWed, 27 May 2026 17:21:44 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/an-illuminating-new-museum-hidden-beneath-the-lincoln-memorial-is-set-to-open-to-the-public-heres-what-you-can-expect-180988831/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-national-gallery-of-art-embraces-new-role-as-lending-library-thanks-to-a-big-gift-that-sends-artwork-to-other-museums-180988597/A $116 million donation from the family foundation of longtime trustee Mitchell P. Rales will help share the museum's collection in honor of the 250th birthday of the U.S.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:03:15 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-national-gallery-of-art-embraces-new-role-as-lending-library-thanks-to-a-big-gift-that-sends-artwork-to-other-museums-180988597/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/would-you-jump-into-your-local-river-swimmable-cities-may-be-within-reach-as-once-polluted-waterways-are-restored-180988317/Efforts to improve the “swimmability” of urban areas are gaining global traction, from Paris to ChicagoTue, 10 Mar 2026 15:13:40 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/would-you-jump-into-your-local-river-swimmable-cities-may-be-within-reach-as-once-polluted-waterways-are-restored-180988317/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/this-austrian-diplomat-resigned-when-the-nazis-annexed-his-country-to-make-ends-meet-his-wife-turned-to-dressmaking-and-captivated-the-american-public-180988213/Gretchen Prochnik was known around Washington, D.C. for her stylish looks. She capitalized on this interest to launch a successful business after Austria "ceased to exist" in 1938Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/this-austrian-diplomat-resigned-when-the-nazis-annexed-his-country-to-make-ends-meet-his-wife-turned-to-dressmaking-and-captivated-the-american-public-180988213/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/a-white-historian-claimed-that-black-people-had-no-history-this-trailblazing-scholar-dedicated-his-life-to-proving-otherwise-180988144/Carter G. Woodson, the "father of Black history," founded the celebration now known as Black History Month in 1926. A prolific writer and activist, he viewed his efforts to educate the public as a "life-and-death struggle"Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/a-white-historian-claimed-that-black-people-had-no-history-this-trailblazing-scholar-dedicated-his-life-to-proving-otherwise-180988144/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/ten-of-the-most-exciting-ways-to-commemorate-americas-250th-this-year-180988106/Our country’s birthday bash includes exhibitions, historical reenactments, a massive potluck and moreFri, 30 Jan 2026 15:59:01 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/ten-of-the-most-exciting-ways-to-commemorate-americas-250th-this-year-180988106/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-smaller-version-of-the-las-vegas-sphere-may-be-coming-to-the-washington-dc-area-180988048/Officials have proposed building a mini-Sphere in Maryland's National Harbor. One-third the size of the original, the structure would cost about $1 billionFri, 23 Jan 2026 19:42:56 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-smaller-version-of-the-las-vegas-sphere-may-be-coming-to-the-washington-dc-area-180988048/