The Smithsonian’s flagship podcast Sidedoor launches its 12th season today, Nov. 26. Lizzie Peabody, senior producer and host ...

Garfield had a short tenure as U.S. President, but it started with a ball at the Smithsonian's newest building.

During breaks from shopping at Native Art Market, visitors can enjoy curator-led tours of three of the museum’s exhibitions, ...

Honorees” is curated by Rhea L. Combs, director of curatorial affairs for the Portrait Gallery. The exhibition will feature ...

Asian elephant Nhi Linh (foreground) is pregnant and due to give birth between mid-January and early March 2026 at the ...

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian will open “Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe,” the first major ...

Stowed secretly in Lincoln's pocket. We dig into the family story of a secret message etched inside Abraham Lincoln's pocket ...

This holiday season, the Smithsonian Store is spreading winter cheer with a curated collection of gifts inspired by the ...

New Walk-In Dining Space on the National Mall Inspired by Traditions and Cultures of Asia ...

A lit-up panda display dazzles visitors under a brightly colored banner of flowers at ZooLights at the Smithsonian’s National ...

Monday, Nov. 17, all Smithsonian museums, research centers and public buildings will be open at their regular times. The ...

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian presents the online Native Cinema Showcase, celebrating short films by Indigenous filmmakers of the Western Hemisphere. The museum’s annual ...