Bookmarks (38)

Architect Hiroshi Sugimoto is creating a welcoming new design for the Smithsonian’s modern and contemporary art museum

The National Portrait Gallery's 2022 Portrait of a Nation Award honors seven changemakers, from Anthony Fauci to Clive Davis

The world-famous actor Charlotte Cushman returns to the limelight, with her costumes going on view in a new Smithsonian exhibition

Excitement builds for a rare showing of works by the 19th-century painter whose dynamic colors and bold brushstrokes mirrored the avant-garde of the West

A ceremonial procession kicks off a weekend of events to dedicate the National Native American Veterans Memorial

Even after three centuries of their existence, the violins spark debate over what makes their sound special

A new Netflix documentary follows the families of the "Clotilda" captives as they grapple with how their past informs their future

A new, completely reimagined exhibition goes beyond the Cold War narrative to explore the full story of lunar landings

An HVAC overhaul led to a total building replacement. Today's must-see National Air and Space Museum adds new stories and new artifacts

The transfer of ownership of 29 artworks is the first to be carried out under a new policy and practice

The 1909 Military Flyer is the centerpiece of the "Early Flight" exhibition at the National Air and Space Museum

From Japanese kimono silks to Navajo jewelry, Smithsonian’s 2022 Craft2Wear brings shoppers into a world of wearable craft and design

The story behind the Smithsonian’s showstopper is one of a major dust-up between the artist and his patron

Smithsonian podcasts delve into the life of Edmonia Lewis, how astronauts sleep, the evolution of the human brain; and drop in on painter Kay WalkingStick