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
From its start, the Smithsonian had international interests, and it is now more than ever a global institution
Every belfry must have its bell, and what better time than the Smithsonian Institution’s 150th birthday to hoist one up to the Castle clock?
After many an 18-hour day ‘tinkering,’ and more than 500 patents to his name, Jerome Lemelson is America’s most prolific living inventor
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In its early days, the Smithsonian faced the Civil War, a disastrous fire and a vastly uncertain future
Looking at the Smithsonian from the inside: A ‘random sample’ of anthropologists, biologists and geologists explain why it is an inimitable place to work
These People Belong In An Institution!
The Smithsonian Institution, of course. A search of the archives has produced these lighter looks at life behind the scenes
Among the Smithsonian’s greatest legacies has been its long line of directors with vision and drive
When not overseeing a collection of 10,000 rifles, swords and harquebuses, Harry Hunter and Sarah Rittgers like to go out and hit a few bullseyes
Volunteer service at the Smithsonian is a time-honored tradition that goes all the way back to Joseph Henry, our first Secretary
Red-hot, beat-me-down, bring-you-up swing tunes’ are just part of Radio Smithsonian’s Black Radio…
From the start, the Smithsonian has pursued activities that fulfill its mandate to increase knowledge
James Smithson’s initial bequest to the United States led to a unique partnership between the public and private sectors for the benefit of all
It’s our 150th anniversary, and we plan to celebrate all year long by bringing the Smithsonian home to you
Some reflections on the first year in office and a look at the likely changes and challenges facing us
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