The team named the new pterosaur species Eotephradactylus mcintireae. The generic name means ‘ash-winged dawn goddess’ and references the site’s volcanic ash and the animals’ position near the base of ...

In 2026, the United States of America turns 250 years old. We are tasked with not only celebrating this historic event but also making it a time of reflection. It reminds us of the ideals the nation ...

After generations of struggle for suffrage, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed in 1919 and ratified in August 1920. To mark the centennial anniversary of women’s suffrage in 2020, ...

“Youth and the Future of Culture” Highlights Younger Generations July 2–7 ...

The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum received a $10 million donation from Northrop Grumman to support the ...

Napoleon Sarony, “The Declaration of Independence,” 1843–1853. Harry T. Peters, “America on Stone.” Lithography Collection. Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History This hand-colored ...

A wooden tongue plane. There is evidence of older dents, abrasions, and scratches, but the plane has a dark stain disguising the damage from past use. There is a crack at the base of the stock's toe.

Object Details Created by Art Smith, American, 1917 - 1982 Description This is the “Elemental bracelet” designed and created by jeweler Art Smith. The sterling silver bracelet is comprised of two ...

Object Details Designer Ruth Reeves, (American, 1892–1966) Description Illustration of ideas for costumes based on Spanish dress and adapted from paintings by Goya and Velazquez. Upper half has a ...

Object Details Attributed to Graflex Inc., 1887 - 1973 Owned by Rev. Henry Clay Anderson, American, 1911 - 1998 Description A Pacemaker Speed Graphic 4x5 transparency film camera in black and silver.

As part of our commitment to accessibility and transparency, the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art is placing its collection records online. Please note that some records are incomplete ...

Object Details Discipline Invertebrate Zoology Description This object is part of the Education and Outreach collection, some of which are in the Q?rius science education center and available to see.