Free admission at all Smithsonian museums except Cooper Hewitt in New York City. Most museums are open every day of the year except December 25. Cooper Hewitt is open every day except Thanksgiving and ...
Thousands of years ago, Chinese musicians worked with foundry technicians to cast matched sets of bronze bells of different sizes to produce a range of tones. They developed oval-shaped bells that, ...
Smithsonian Gardens and the U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) will present the 30th annual orchid exhibition this year in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and ...
In December 1777, at the urging of the French minister of war, Baron Frederick Wilhelm von Steuben came to America and ...
The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum is celebrating 50 years since the building in Washington, D.C., opened to the public and will commemorate this milestone throughout 2026. The museum ...
One Sculpture Is to Remain on Long-Term Loan, Enabling the Museum To Share Its Complete History With the Public ...
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The Smithsonian's collections feature iconic art and artifacts that celebrate the genre's rich history from the "Godmother" of Rock 'n' Roll, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, to Elvis to Nirvana. Highlights ...
Enjoy a selection of cat-themed art from across the Smithsonian. Not a cat person? Check out Dog: Museum’s Best Friend.
The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery has announced Brooklyn-based artist Kameron Neal as the first-prize winner of the ...
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art has announced its 2026 festival commemorating Lunar New Year, a celebration of ...