Lonnie G. Bunch III is the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian. He assumed his position June 16, 2019. As Secretary, he oversees 19 museums, the National Zoo, numerous libraries and research centers, ...
The National Numismatic Collection is comprised of approximately 1.6 million objects and is thought to be the largest collection of money and transactional objects in the world. Its diverse holdings ...
A crowning installation in the garden, recently revitalized by artist-architect Hiroshi Sugimoto and due to reopen Oct. 31, ...
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) and the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) broke ...
Lonnie G. Bunch III, the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, announced today he will retire from his position, ...
The F-117A joining the museum’s collection is nicknamed “The Overachiever,” and it was the only F-117 flown in all four major ...
In 1878, the Lewis family (descendants of George Washington’s nephew, Lawrence Lewis, and Nelly Custis Lewis) sold the candle ...
Smithsonian Presents 2026 “Power of Giving” Symposium Focusing on 250 Years of American Philanthropy
The 2026 “Power of Giving” symposium will reflect upon 250 years of American philanthropy and how it continues to shape and reshape the nation. National Museum of American History’s Warner Bros.
The Smithsonian Castle and Enid A. Haupt Garden will be closed for renovations beginning February 1, 2023. The renovation is expected to last approximately five years. The Smithsonian Castle is a ...
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s giant panda, Qing Bao (ching-BOW), will celebrate her 5th birthday Sept. 12 with a specially tailored fruitsicle cake. At 9 a.m., ...
It might not be buried but learning about Smithsonian history is a treasure. Explore your favorite museums in a fun new way—from the outside with Adventure Lab®! We’ve created these touchless ...
Smithsonian collections in our museums reflect the rich diversity of Latino art and artists. The Smithsonian American Art Museum's growing Latinx art collection represents the rich contributions of ...
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