As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, the Smithsonian will reopen two of its most iconic and historic buildings, ...
The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum will host its annual “Innovations in Flight” outdoor display at the museum’s ...
Beginning in May 2026, Smithsonian Gardens will explore how gardens bring people and plants together to shape the future ...
We appreciate the opportunity to share Smithsonian resources that document and celebrate the rich history and culture of ...
Free admission at all locations except Cooper Hewitt in New York City. Most museums are open every day of the year except December 25. Cooper Hewitt in New York is open every day except Thanksgiving ...
Family members at the Taylor family home on Martha’s Vineyard. Credit: Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American ...
Smithsonian Libraries and Archives will launch a dynamic lineup of exhibitions and public programming starting in May as part ...
The evening concluded with a tribute performance by the Oscar Peterson Centennial Quartet, Ulf Wakenius on guitar, Mark ...
This May, the Smithsonian invites audiences to explore and celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians ...
On August 28, 1963, more than 250,000 people gathered in the nation’s capital for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The march was the brainchild of longtime civil rights activist and labor ...
Celebrate the vast and varied insect world through the pages of early natural history books from the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives. Dazzling Diversity provides a glimpse into the wealth of ...
Star-Spangled Banner; Washington’s uniform; Jefferson’s lap desk; Dorothy’s ruby slippers; American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith. There is no public parking facility for Smithsonian museums on the ...