The Smithsonian's Archives of American Art brings photographs and letters together in Frida Kahlo: Notas Sobre una Vida / Notes on a Life. Kahlo expressed emotion and identity in art that was intimate ...

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 ...

A new analysis of GPS tracking data from 37 animal species, paired with cellphone location data from across the United States ...

For nearly 250 years, Americans have been inspired by the ideals expressed in the Declaration of Independence. American Aspirations brings together for the first time more than 30 of Smithsonian’s ...

The Airphibian was a technical success as a flying car, but despite being a media favorite during public demonstrations ...

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 ...

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum honored the winners of the 2026 National Design Awards alongside a distinguished ...

As the civil rights movement gained momentum in the 1960s, folk music gave voice to a new generation longing for equality and justice. "We Shall Overcome" is particularly well-known as a civil rights ...

Learn about Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson (1916–2005) and how environmental disasters of his day inspired the creation of Earth Day in 1970. On December 7, 1972, Apollo 17 astronauts captured a now ...

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

The Smithsonian will reopen 10 of its museums throughout the summer, marking a full reopening of the Smithsonian since closing to the public in March 2020. These locations will open on a staggered ...