Photography
How to Spot Elusive 'Jellyfish Sprites' Dancing in the Sky During a Thunderstorm
The large red flashes of light only last for milliseconds
Sixteen Snapshots of Life in New York City Under Quarantine
An outdoor photography exhibition at the New-York Historical Society is helping New Yorkers process the Covid-19 pandemic
Looking Back on V-J Day 75 Years Later
How Americans celebrated the end of World War II
Explore Dorothea Lange's Iconic Photos With These Online Exhibitions
Digital hubs from the Oakland Museum of California and the Museum of Modern Art showcase the American photographer's oeuvre
Beetles Wearing Tiny, Robotic Camera Backpacks Give Bugs-Eye View of the World
The wireless, lightweight and steerable device expands the possibilities for miniature cameras
See Birds Dive, Splash and Play in These Prize-Winning Photos
Stunning images by amateurs and professionals took center stage in the 2020 Audubon Photography Awards
Start With a Polaroid, Then Add Disinfectant. Here's the Result
A quarantined photographer makes the most of the harsh materials at hand to create a fragile portrait of life in a pandemic
A Snapshot of Life in America in 1981
The magic of a young artist's carefree trip across the country four decades ago
Recreating a Suffragist's Barnstorming Tour Through the American West
Inez Milholland Boissevain's campaign to win the vote for women inspires a dramatic homage a century later
Newly Discovered Portrait May Be Oldest Known Image of Māori Person
The photo depicts Hemi Pomara, who was kidnapped and "exhibited" by British colonialists in London during the 1840s
Seventy-Five Scientific Research Projects You Can Contribute to Online
From astrophysicists to entomologists, many researchers need the help of citizen scientists to sift through immense data collections
See a Newly Colorized Photograph of Charles Dickens
The image, set to go on view once London museums are allowed to reopen, shows off the prolific author's playful fashion sense
A Photographic Tour of the World's Most Colorful Places
The new book 'The Rainbow Atlas' invites readers on a vivid journey across the globe
These Are the Winning Photos of Smithsonian Magazine's 17th Annual Photo Contest
From Vietnam to Antarctica, this year's winners bring you amazing glimpses of a changing world—and the indefatigable human spirit
Native American Photographers Develop the Stories of Their People
Through their images, these artists combat the stereotypes perpetuated by American history and culture
These Photos From the First Decade of Smithsonian Magazine Show Where Art and Science Meet
How do you select one image to represent half a century of photography and art? You don’t
This Exhibit Asks You to Caption Photos of People Caught in Mid-Sentence
National Portrait Gallery exhibit features snapshots of Muhammad Ali, John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.
A Vibrant Tour of America's Neon Signs
In his upcoming book ‘Neon Road Trip,’ photographer John Barnes captures a luminous part of advertising history
Smithsonian Releases 2.8 Million Images Into Public Domain
The launch of a new open access platform ushers in a new era of accessibility for the Institution
Dazzling Display of Seals Wins Underwater Photographer of the Year Award
French photographer Greg Lecoeur triumphed over more than 5,500 submissions from hundreds of artists around the world
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