American History Museum
A Nostalgic Trip Awaits at the World's Largest Lunchbox Museum
Take a journey back to your elementary school cafeteria with a visit to the Georgia outpost
What Made Judy Heumann, Mother of the Disability Rights Movement, an American Hero
The tireless activist, who died this weekend at 75, spent decades advocating for Americans with disabilities
How Much Warning Would We Have of an Earth-Shattering Comet? And More Questions From Our Readers
You’ve got questions. We’ve got experts
Celia Cruz, the 'Queen of Salsa,' Will Appear on U.S. Quarter
She is one of five honorees selected by the American Women Quarters Program
Before Folding 30 Years Ago, the Sears Catalog Sold Some Surprising Products
The retail giant’s mail-order business reigned supreme for more than a century, offering everything from quack cures to ready-to-build homes
Jill Biden's Inaugural Attire Is on View at the Smithsonian
The day and evening ensembles are now the centerpiece of the American History Museum's popular "First Ladies" exhibition
At Abraham Lincoln's Cottage, Artist Georges Adéagbo Pays Homage to the Great Emancipator
The award-winning Beninese artist unveils a work dedicated to the president’s “generosity of heart”
The Stars Are Aligned at the National Museum of American History
Banged-Up, but Still Sassy, R2-D2 and C-3PO Are Back and Thrilling Fans
Actor Jimmy Vee says climbing inside the droid costume, now on view at the Smithsonian’s American History Museum, is like entering “your own world"
Twenty-Three Smithsonian Shows to See in 2023
A rare Bible, George Clinton's colorful wig, Disney World history and Japanese ghosts debut this year
The Smithsonian Will Restore Hundreds of the World's Oldest Sound Recordings
They were made by Alexander Graham Bell and his fellow researchers between 1881 and 1892
How a New York Tabloid Captured the First Photo of an Execution by the Electric Chair
In January 1928, Tom Howard of the "Daily News" smuggled a camera into Sing Sing, where he snapped a picture of Ruth Snyder’s final moments
Why Did the American Colonies Keep Their British Names After the Revolution?
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Celebrate Hanukkah the All-American Way With This Menorah
In a tribute to liberty, Jewish immigrant Manfred Anson crafted a poignant masterpiece
This New Shock-Absorbing Gel Can Withstand Supersonic Impacts
Made from a resilient protein in human cells, the technology could improve body armor, space gear and even cell phone cases
The Stars Are Aligned at the National Museum of American History
American Pop Culture Takes the Spotlight in a New Blockbuster Exhibition
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History brings television, film, music and sports together in one enthralling space
Smithsonian Scholars Pick Their Favorite Books of 2022
This wide-ranging list offers context for our rapidly changing world
The Stars Are Aligned at the National Museum of American History
Carol Burnett Reveals How She Came to Create the Charwoman
The indelible comedian opens up about her favorite TV moments
The Stars Are Aligned at the National Museum of American History
The Enduring Legacy of Celia Cruz, the 'Queen of Salsa'
The performer's vivacious life takes the stage as part of the new Smithsonian exhibition, "Entertainment Nation"
The Stars Are Aligned at the National Museum of American History
It's Showtime at the National Museum of American History
An inside look at how popular culture represents who we are as a nation
The Stars Are Aligned at the National Museum of American History
The Rise and Fall, and Rise Again, of America’s First Celebrity—a Woman Who Loved Other Women
The world-famous actor Charlotte Cushman returns to the limelight, with her costumes going on view in a new Smithsonian exhibition
