Women's History Month events are online and in person, and they explore contributions from the start of our nation through space exploration.

After disappearing from the wild due to a deadly fungal disease, the Panamanian golden frog is being reintroduced through the Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project (PARC). In a recent trial ...

To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, we’re cataloging 25 objects that define the country’s history. The United States does not have a rich diamond mining history, but an exhibit at the ...

The United States does not have a rich diamond mining history. But an exhibit at the Smithsonian Institute proves that some of the world’s most dazzling gems are homegrown. Here & Now‘s Scott Tong ...

Melania Trump said she was “proud” to have her 2025 inaugural gown join the first lady’s exhibit at the Smithsonian, describing her black and white fashion statement as modern, bold, simple, and ...

The strapless black-and-white gown was designed by her longtime fashion designer and stylist, Herve Pierre, who is seen sketching it for the first lady and fitting her in it in "Melania," her recently ...

TRAVERSE CITY — Michigan Humanities announced that a new Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibit titled “Americans” will tour seven Michigan communities beginning in the summer of 2026. The tour ...

In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to ...

Congress split the funding legislation into smaller packages, and has already approved funding for the nation's museums. The Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture, home to the ...

Smithsonian Journeys invites travelers to "experience the magic of the 2027 total solar eclipse" in Spain. Photo Credit: Smithsonian Journeys Smithsonian Journeys announced a slate of new trips for ...

Works by two Albuquerque artists, Vicente Telles and Stephanie J. Woods, are currently on view at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., as part of the museum’s ...