Educators are invited to join the Smithsonian for its fifth annual National Education Summit, a free professional learning event taking place virtually and in person from Tuesday, July 15–Thursday, ...

MISS CHELOVE transforms everyday public spaces into deeply personal statements with art and inspires some to ask: what is the role of the public artist?

Scientists at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) found that the fringe-lipped bat, known to eavesdrop on frog ...

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery has announced the 2025 Portrait of a Nation Award honorees. Established in 2015, ...

The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) is launching a nationwide strategic investment in the future of rural ...

Rising temperatures could tip the scale in an underground battle that has raged for millennia. In the soils of Earth’s ...

The Smithsonian will celebrate the role that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders have played in American culture. AANHPI Heritage Month this May features interactive events, family ...

This plain suit would have created a stark contrast between Franklin and those in the elaborate dress typical of the opulent French Court, and Franklin crafted his appearance knowing that it was a ...

Welcome to Smithsonian Open Access, where you can explore and reuse millions of digital items from the Smithsonian’s collections (2.8 million at February 2020 launch). We have released these images ...