The Smithsonian opened the MSC in 1983 to ease overcrowding at the natural history museum’s main building on the National ...

Through dedication, collaboration, and innovation, Smithsonian educators and teams bring world‑class learning to classrooms ...

Read about the history of the carousel in honor of the Smithsonian carousel on the National Mall reopening after three years ...

The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History has a new exhibit tracing the animal's importance in American history.

The Smithsonian Folklife Festival is partnering with ROMP to add eight bands to the lineup this year, bringing the total to ...

The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History has a new exhibit tracing the rise, near extinction and recovery of the ...

Smithsonian Associates will present Smithsonian Sleepovers in summer 2026, offering overnight experiences for children ages 8 ...

The nearly 200 year old Smithsonian Castle, closed in 2023 for renovations, will reopen for America250 celebrations before ...

Since 2018, the American Women's History Initiative Pool has funded more than 200 projects across the Smithsonian, supporting research, collections, and programming that make women's history visible ...

The terms of two governing members have expired, but their replacements have yet to be named as the institution faces President Trump’s effort to play a role in the selections.

The Smithsonian Institution on Monday unveiled its brand new “Our Shared Future” programming for America’s 250th birthday this year, after the White House launched a review of the group’s plans. The ...

• A recent executive order targets exhibitions on race and gender. • Vice President J.D. Vance is tasked with reshaping the board of regents. • Critics of the order argue that more than just funding ...