Lonnie G. Bunch III, the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, announced today he will retire from his position, ...

A crowning installation in the garden, recently revitalized by artist-architect Hiroshi Sugimoto and due to reopen Oct. 31, ...

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) and the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) broke ...

The F-117A joining the museum’s collection is nicknamed “The Overachiever,” and it was the only F-117 flown in all four major ...

First Do No Harm/Lo primero es no hacer daño This exhibition invites visitors to examine both the triumphs and the shortfalls of the medical system that have shaped the health of Americans.

In 1878, the Lewis family (descendants of George Washington’s nephew, Lawrence Lewis, and Nelly Custis Lewis) sold the candle ...

The 2026 “Power of Giving” symposium will reflect upon 250 years of American philanthropy and how it continues to shape and reshape the nation. National Museum of American History’s Warner Bros.

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s giant panda, Qing Bao (ching-BOW), will celebrate her 5th birthday Sept. 12 with a specially tailored fruitsicle cake. At 9 a.m., ...

It might not be buried but learning about Smithsonian history is a treasure. Explore your favorite museums in a fun new way—from the outside with Adventure Lab®! We’ve created these touchless ...

Lonnie G. Bunch III is the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian. He assumed his position June 16, 2019. As Secretary, he oversees 19 museums, the National Zoo, numerous libraries and research centers, ...

The Smithsonian offers groups of 10 or more, discounts in most cafés and our IMAX theaters. Final payment must be submitted at least one week prior to your visit. Discounted dining is available in ...

Insects have a variety of methods for surviving the coldness of winter. Migration is one strategy for escaping the killing temperatures. The Monarch Butterfly is the foremost example of this maneuver, ...