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The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian will host a nationwide quilt-along project to reflect on the 250th ...

While the museum has hosted Juneteenth events since 1989, this year’s expanded program introduces a signature “Juneteenth ...

The National Air and Space Museum will host “Innovations in Flight,” its most popular annual event Saturday, June 13, at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. More than 60 unique aircraft fly in for one ...

Join the Smithsonian in commemorating National Pride Month with events, resources, and podcast episodes that tell a diversity of Pride stories. The first Pride parades marked the anniversary of the ...

There is no public parking facility for Smithsonian museums on the National Mall. A limited number of city-operated metered parking spaces are available, including several accessible parking spaces.

Celebrate 250 years of America with the Smithsonian after dark! Join us as we mark the start of summer and celebrate America’s 250th by staying open late and hosting programs and performances ...

Dynamic rotating exhibitions explore various aspects of urban community life, including modernization, cultural encounters, environmental change, gentrification, employment, and globalization.

The United States has been shaped by aspirational ideals, often shared but sometimes in conflict and contested since its founding. Much of who we are as a nation continues to be informed by the ...

Many of the Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo are available as unique settings for special events. Organizations and individuals can rent Smithsonian spaces for their private event. To learn ...

Explore a selection of jewelry from collections across the Smithsonian. The Smithsonian's mineral and gem collection at the National Museum of Natural History contains the world-famous Hope Diamond ...

One of the most influential styles of American music, the Blues is a living tradition with multiple regional styles. Have a listen with the Sounds of the American Blues and The Roots of Rhythm & Blues ...