Smithsonian
Around the Mall & Beyond
An all-day Saturday seminar on spices - one of the many programs on the Mall, around the world, even in cyberspace, offered by the Smithsonian Associates
Smithsonian Perspectives
As financial demands soar, the Institution seeks corporate dollars while safeguarding its integrity
Smithsonian Perspectives
In the ever-expanding field of anthropology, the Smithsonian still excels in research and exhibition
Smithsonian Perspectives
"Red, Hot & Blue," a new exhibition saluting the American musical, is an invigorating example of the Smithsonian's mission to illuminate our past
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Over 150 years, the Smithsonian has evolved as a visitor-friendly place that reflects a diverse nation
Around the Mall & Beyond
NASM's new "How Things Fly" gallery is hands-on to the max! At 50 visitor-operated displays, you can see and feel the basic principles of flight in action
Phenomena, Comment & Notes
Most Americans believe science and technology make their lives better, two out of five are "very interested" in them, but not many know how they work
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The Smithsonian is uniquely suited to run long-range research programs that monitor the state of the natural world
Around the Mall & Beyond
At the Young Collectors Tent, they're on the lookout for even more antique ice skates, African dresses, chopstick rests, cowboy hats, snow globes...
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Coins from James Smithson's bequest created the Institution; on our anniversary, commemorative coins from the U.S. Mint will help it to continue
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From its start, the Smithsonian had international interests, and it is now more than ever a global institution
Around the Mall & Beyond
Every belfry must have its bell, and what better time than the Smithsonian Institution's 150th birthday to hoist one up to the Castle clock?
Around the Mall & Beyond
After many an 18-hour day 'tinkering,' and more than 500 patents to his name, Jerome Lemelson is America's most prolific living inventor
Smithsonian Perspectives
In its early days, the Smithsonian faced the Civil War, a disastrous fire and a vastly uncertain future
Phenomena, Comment and Notes
Looking at the Smithsonian from the inside: A 'random sample' of anthropologists, biologists and geologists explain why it is an inimitable place to work
These People Belong In An Institution!
The Smithsonian Institution, of course. A search of the archives has produced these lighter looks at life behind the scenes
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Among the Smithsonian's greatest legacies has been its long line of directors with vision and drive
Around the Mall & Beyond
When not overseeing a collection of 10,000 rifles, swords and harquebuses, Harry Hunter and Sarah Rittgers like to go out and hit a few bullseyes
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Volunteer service at the Smithsonian is a time-honored tradition that goes all the way back to Joseph Henry, our first Secretary
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