The Smithsonian American Art Museum is collaborating for the 13th consecutive year with the National Cherry Blossom Festival ...

The Smithsonian commemorates Women’s History Month in March with a series of family-friendly events, film screenings and activities presented by the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum and ...

Scientists have produced the first global map and analysis of small mare ridges (SMRs) on the moon, a characteristic ...

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art will celebrate its 2026 Nowruz Family Festival Saturday, March 14, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Named for the Persian word ...

Following a Public Vote, the Asian Elephant Calf at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute ...

The Smithsonian American Art Museum debuts “Nick Cave: Mammoth,” a monumental new body of work by internationally acclaimed artist Nick Cave today, Feb. 13. Commissioned by the museum, “Mammoth” marks ...

Online Exhibition Explores the Stories of More Than 30 Women and How They Changed the Course of Women’s Financial Independence ...

The Smithsonian Women’s Committee 2026 Delphi Award will be presented to prominent ceramic artist Cristina Córdova during the 2026 Smithsonian Craft Show Visionary Award Reception Wednesday, April 22, ...

The history of the stone which was eventually named the Hope Diamond began when the French merchant traveler, Jean Baptiste Tavernier, purchased a 112 3/16-carat diamond. This diamond, which was most ...

In the pendant surrounding the Hope Diamond are 16 white diamonds, both pear-shapes and cushion cuts. A bail is soldered to the pendant where Mrs. McLean would often attach other diamonds including ...

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The First Lady will present her 2025 inaugural gown to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, where it will join The First Ladies Collection. A brief ceremony will include remarks by ...