In the hallways of the National Museum of Natural History—past the bathrooms, the cafeteria, and the exhibition spaces—you ...

There are no showtimes for this date. A Beautiful Planet is a breathtaking portrait of Earth from space, providing a unique perspective and increased understanding of our planet and galaxy as never ...

Explore Hanukkah-related items from across the Smithsonian's collections to celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights. Learn more about our Statue of Liberty Hanukkah menorah, made by Manfred Anson from ...

As the public face of the Smithsonian Campaign for Our Shared Future, a cohort of dedicated volunteer leaders is helping reach people across the country. Nine campaign co-chairs lead this integral ...

“The strength of the Smithsonian lies in illuminating stories from all communities to inspire, educate and empower.” ...

6:00pmstart time has already passed for this movie 8:30pmstart time has already passed for this movie “Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, ...

Celebrate the many 2024 Smithsonian science achievements with a beautiful image of the crab nebula. Nebulas are giant clouds of dust and gas, often forming after a massive star explodes (what ...

"I’m not superstitious, but I’m a little stitious.” As the New Year approaches, this iconic line from The Office feels more relatable than ever. From gulping grapes in Spain to donning yellow ...

A large crowd watching a lion dancer perform in front of the museum during the 2024 Lunar New Year Festival. Credit: National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Pictured above is the first page of a typewritten letter from Beth Slingerland to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Haskell, written Dec. 7, 1941, in Honolulu. Slingerland’s husband, John, was a crane ...

In the early days of astronomy, astrophysicists like Kepler and Copernicus spent most of their days looking up at the stars using simple telescopes. They were able to track and record planetary ...