Asian Art Museum
The Smithsonian Will Temporarily House 77 Repatriated Artifacts Amid Unrest in Yemen
Until the items can be returned, the National Museum of Asian Art will keep them safe
How Ukrainians Are Defending Their Cultural Heritage From Russian Destruction
The Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative and its partners are aiding in the fight to protect the country's history and to document attempts to erase it
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
Why the U.S. Rejected—Then Embraced—a Detroit Industrialist's Rare Collection of Asian Art
The legacy of voracious collector Charles Lang Freer, a good friend of James McNeill Whistler, is marked by tension and irony
Meet Tessai, the Japanese Master Who Ushered in Modernism
Excitement builds for a rare showing of works by the 19th-century painter whose dynamic colors and bold brushstrokes mirrored the avant-garde of the West
Whistler’s 'Peacock Room' Open After Weeks of Restoration
The story behind the Smithsonian’s showstopper is one of a major dust-up between the artist and his patron
What Community Means to the Smithsonian
Smithsonian museums preserve and celebrate history. Yet they have histories of their own that help connect us with Washingtonians and the world
How to Find Wholeness in the Cracks of a 16th-Century Tea Bowl
A new exhibition, “Mind Over Matter,” invites viewers to pause and connect with the teachings of Zen Buddhism
A Museum Show Takes Visitors on a Hunt for the Birds of Prey Populating Centuries of Artworks
From an ancient Egyptian plaque to a Ming dynasty scroll, explore the central role that falcons and hawks play across cultures and millennia
Twenty-Two Smithsonian Shows to See in 2022
Falcon hunting, Watergate, a Kusama mirror room and the new Latino Gallery await
Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History Will Reopen in June
Discover tips for visiting the T-Rex, the Hope Diamond and more, when 10 Smithsonian museums reopen this summer
Smithsonian Announces the Zoo and Seven Museums Open in May
You'll finally be able to see the baby panda in person; here's our comprehensive list of what's on view and tips for visiting
Honor the Tradition of Viewing Cherry Blossoms in These Signature Japanese Works of Art
The timeless glory of the early spring bloom can be found In the collections of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art
How to Participate in the Lunar New Year This Year
The Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Freer and Sackler Galleries host virtual events
You Can Now Explore 103 'Lost' Hokusai Drawings Online
Newly acquired by the British Museum, the trove of illustrations dates to 1829
Fourteen Works of Art Portray the Bonds of Fatherhood Across Time and Culture
Celebrate Father’s Day with works pulled from the Smithsonian collections
Celebrate Mother's Day With These Artworks From the Smithsonian Collections
These paintings, sculptures and illustrations honor the bonds of motherhood
How to Virtually Explore the Smithsonian From Your Living Room
Tour a gallery of presidential portraits, print a 3-D model of a fossil or volunteer to transcribe historical documents
Take a Walk Through These War-Torn Ancient Cities
An immersive exhibition at the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery uses technology to reconstruct historically significant sites in Mosul, Aleppo and Palmyra
A Great Wave of Hokusai
The Freer Gallery—home to the largest collection of the popular Japanese artist’s paintings—unveils 120 rarely seen works
