The Smithsonian will celebrate Earth Month throughout April with free in-person and virtual programming across its museums ...

The Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden has announced the first acquisitions for artist and architect Hiroshi ...

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will add several objects to its “Entertainment Nation”/“Nación del ...

In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the nation, the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery has announced two ...

Coinciding with the United States’ 250th anniversary, the 2026 Gala Honorees selected by Cooper Hewitt include both contemporary leaders and historic figures whose work has shaped American design ...

The show’s Preview Night Benefit April 22 offers an early opportunity to view and purchase crafts while enjoying cocktails ...

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with ...

The 250th anniversary of the adoption of the U.S. Declaration of Independence July 4, 2026, known as the Semiquincentennial, is a historic milestone. Two-and-a-half centuries ago, 56 signatures on a ...

Photograph of three male zebra finches (Taeniopygia castanotis), whose mating calls were used as part of the study. Credit: Raina Fan. The bright colors of butterfly wings, the sweet aromas of flowers ...

To mark the country’s momentous 250th anniversary, Smithsonian Books will release the new book The Promise of a Nation: Commemorating 250 Years of Patriotism, Resilience, and Aspirations from the ...

Cannibalism is the No. 1 killer of juvenile blue crabs in mid-salinity waters where they are known to congregate, ...

To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the ratification of the Declaration of Independence, the Smithsonian is taking its ...