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UPDATE: ALL Smithsonian Museums and the Zoo Remain Closed on Tuesday
From the Zoo's many critters to the Castle's chimneys, the Smithsonian prepares for severe weather
To Grow an Orchid, It Takes a Village, . . . And Some Fungus
An orchid bloom, so delicate and elegant, arises out of a complex symbiotic relationship with, of all things, fungi. It’s a classic case of beauty and the beast, or gorgeous meets gross. But the fundamental relationship between the much-admired botanical family known as the Orchidaceae, which make up more than ten percent of the world’s [...]
Scientific Illustrations: Your Go-To Guides for Halloween Costumes
The details are what separate a good outfit from an amazing one. The images in the Biodiversity Heritage Library can help you make the leap
Sneak Peek at “FOOD: Transforming the American Table, 1950-2000″
Set to open Nov. 20, the new exhibit explores the diversity and development of American food cultures
Events October 26-28: Boo at the Zoo, Dinner and a Movie and Trunk Shows
This weekend, trick or treat your way through the Zoo, take a trip to the remote Russian Chukchi community and pick up some crafted fashions
Sirius Satellite Comes to Udvar-Hazy
An innovative part of communications history comes to the collection
MESSENGER Mission: Mysteries of Mercury Revealed
Dr. Michelle Selvans will present new findings from MESSENGER's orbital imaging on October 20
PHOTOS: A Gallery of Wildlife Caught on Candid Camera
From endangered pandas to wild horses, Smithsonian researchers are gathering countless photos of animals in the wild
Events October 19-21: Star Music, Hollywood’s Gettysburg and Día de los Muertos
Hear from an astrophysicist who danced her PhD thesis, watch a classic Civil War film and start celebrating Day of the Dead a little early
Joann Stevens: Arts Righting History
Japanese singer-dancer Nobuko Miyamoto will speak about her role in making a place for Asian Americans in music October 19th
VIDEOS: Peter Glantz Brings the Party to the Hirshhorn
Another after hours party at the Hirshhorn this Friday brings film and theater director Peter Glantz to the stage to premier new work
Analyst from Cuban Missile Crisis to Discuss Role of Aerial Photography on 50th Anniversary
Marking the historic Cold War confrontation, photograph analyst Dino Brugioni will discuss his role gathering intelligence during the crisis
Smithsonian Channel: Upcoming October Shows
Get an in-depth look at the Smithsonian's Landsdowne Portrait, the Greensboro Lunch Counter, and the Titanoboa Snake this month
Poet Portraits: “Poetic Likeness” Opens at the National Portrait Gallery
More than 75 portraits trace the history of Modern American poetry, from Walt Whitman to Allen Ginsberg
Events October 16-18: American Poets, Deep Sea Drugs and Take 5!
This week, get face-to-face with America's poets, learn about biomedical research in the deep sea and enjoy live music and drawing
Events October 12-14: Dream Homes, Classic Jewelry and Printmaking
It's a full weekend of artist discussions, seminars and workshops for the home, fashion and art enthusiasts
Q+A: New Yorker Writer Adam Gopnik Talks American Art, Writing and Going Back to School
The critic will discuss "What Makes American Art American" Wednesday at the American Art Museum
Abraham Anghik Ruben’s Sculptures Now at the American Indian Museum
A new exhibition offers a contemporary look at the links between Inuit and Norse cultures
Events October 5-7: Mrs. Judo, Staring at the Sun and Chamber Society Music
This weekend, a 99-year old judo legend, a scientist who studies the sun and a season-opener with the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society.
Scientists Identify the Edge of a Massive Black Hole for the First Time
New data from another galaxy's black hole allows researchers to study the "event horizon" beyond which no matter can escape
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