Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Learn about viewing a solar eclipse with the Smithsonian's National Air and ...

“Carlotta Corpron was a trailblazing American artist who has not yet received the recognition or scholarly inquiry she deserves,” said Hirshhorn Director Melissa Chiu. “We are proud to introduce her ...

New Location in the Arts and Industries Building on the National Mall ...

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The largest species of cat in the world, tigers have been a subject and symbol in Asian art and culture for centuries. Historically, tigers existed throughout much of Eastern and Southern Asia, as ...

Under Dr. King’s leadership, nonviolent protest became the defining feature of the modern civil rights movement in America. King first demonstrated the efficacy of passive resistance in 1955–56 while ...

Explore Jim Henson's puppets and Muppets in the Smithsonian's collections along with related collection items. Learn their backstories, their missions, and the inspiration for each of them. Listen to ...

The Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum will welcome visitors 21 years and older for its annual “A Night at the Museum” ...

Who made the first cars? Beginning in the 1770s, many people tried to make cars that would run on steam. Some early steam cars worked well, and some did not. Some were fire pumpers that moved by ...

The study points to the need to conserve and restore not only the larger grazers to maintain nutrient cycling and fully ...

The Smithsonian invites the public to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15–Oct. 15) through a series of exhibitions, ...

“Art of Noise” features music posters by designers such as Milton Glaser, Victor Moscoso, Bonnie MacLean and Takenobu ...