A Guided Tour of the Universe
A new exhibition at the Natural History Museum gives visitors a dazzling view of our evolving universe
Events Dec. 27-29: Winter Break Programs, Camp Kwanzaa
This week, take part in the Portrait Gallery's special winter break and celebrate Kwanzaa
A Season for Giving: 5 Diplomatic Gifts to the U.S. in the Smithsonian Collections
This holiday season, check out some of the most memorable diplomatic gifts given to U.S. presidents
Weekend Events Dec. 23-25: ArtLab+ Showcase, Portrait Story Days, and Christmas
This week, see young people's creative works, learn about Gertrude Stein, and have a merry Christmas
What the Earth-Sized Planet Discovery Means
The lead scientist in the new planet discovery explains the significance of the find
Carl Sagan and “The Sounds of Earth”
On the 15th anniversary of astronomer Carl Sagan's death, we celebrate one of his most lasting impacts: a time capsule for humankind
The Return of Patent Models to the Original Patent Office Building
A new exhibition at the American Art Museum features models of a variety of unusual 19th-century devices
Events Dec. 19-22: Fly Me To Mars, Holiday Arts and Crafts, American Craft Masterpieces, Butterfly Pavilion
This week, meet a children's author and scientist, make holiday crafts, learn about a masterpiece tapestry, and see exotic tropical butterflies
Military Mail Stories at the Postal Museum
A new exhibition covers the history of mail in the military
Weekend Events Dec. 16-18: Happy Feet Two, All About Me in D.C., and Title Tracks Unplugged
This week, see Happy Feet Two in 3D, meet a children's author, and enjoy an acoustic performance by a local indie frontman
Holy Zamboni! The Zoo’s Skating Rink Has No Ice
The new skating rink at the National Zoo is a high-tech innovation made of recycled acrylic
Events Dec. 12-15: Seasons of Light, The Expert Is In, Day With the Artists, and Holiday Jazz
This week, see a holiday performance, talk to a bird expert, meet a pair of Native artists, and attend a jazz concert
Herman Hollerith’s Tabulating Machine
On this day in 1888, the groundbreaking tabulator machine was installed in a government office for the first time
Weekend Events Dec. 9-11: Eternity, Super Science Saturday and Sara Daneshpour
This week, see a critically-lauded Thai film, attend a hands-on day of aviation activities, and hear a live concert pianist perform
Visions of Empire at the Hirshhorn
A new exhibition combines a seminal Warhol film with a pair of modern responses
The List: Smithsonian Folkways’ Holiday Music
This holiday season, gather the family to listen to some of your favorite classics from the Folkways collection
Amy Henderson: American History On-Site in Washington, DC
The Portrait Gallery's Cultural Historian Amy Henderson discusses the sites and scenes on a walking tour of Washington, D.C.
Events Dec. 5-8: Through the Eye of the Needle, Basket Weaving, Holiday Tour, and the Tori Project
This week, see the premiere of a documentary, learn the art of basket weaving, take a holiday tour, and see a groundbreaking musical performance
A History of Anthropological Work at the Smithsonian
Early research by the Smithsonian revealed the origin of thousands of mysterious earthen mounds across the country
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