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An Illustrated History of a Mughal Emperor
The opulent paintings in the “King of the World” exhibition bring the reign of the Taj Mahal builder to life and incite a passion for learning
Smithsonian Perspectives
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Though seldom seen by the public, the Smithsonian’s vast repositories are vital to the institution
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Summer evening twilight—perfect for a Hirshhorn gallery talk and a stroll among the sculptures
Through object-based education and other programs, the Smithsonian reaches out to teachers and students
A patriarch of flight, Paul Garber devoted his Smithsonian career to the preservation of historic aircraft
The Smithsonian’s gardens and greenery are things of beauty and delight as well as utility
The Smithsonian takes its experts and scholars on the road in its new Voices of Discovery program
An all-day Saturday seminar on spices - one of the many programs on the Mall, around the world, even in cyberspace, offered by the Smithsonian Associates
As financial demands soar, the Institution seeks corporate dollars while safeguarding its integrity
In the ever-expanding field of anthropology, the Smithsonian still excels in research and exhibition
“Red, Hot & Blue,” a new exhibition saluting the American musical, is an invigorating example of the Smithsonian’s mission to illuminate our past
Over 150 years, the Smithsonian has evolved as a visitor-friendly place that reflects a diverse nation
NASM’s new “How Things Fly” gallery is hands-on to the max! At 50 visitor-operated displays, you can see and feel the basic principles of flight in action
Most Americans believe science and technology make their lives better, two out of five are “very interested” in them, but not many know how they work
The Smithsonian is uniquely suited to run long-range research programs that monitor the state of the natural world
At the Young Collectors Tent, they’re on the lookout for even more antique ice skates, African dresses, chopstick rests, cowboy hats, snow globes…
Coins from James Smithson’s bequest created the Institution; on our anniversary, commemorative coins from the U.S. Mint will help it to continue
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