~at-the-smithsonian- | Bookmarks (40)
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The Enduring Legacy of Celia Cruz, the 'Queen of Salsa'
The performer's vivacious life takes the stage as part of the new Smithsonian exhibition, "Entertainment Nation"
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It's Showtime at the National Museum of American History
An inside look at how popular culture represents who we are as a nation
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First Lady Jill Biden Breaks Ground for the Hirshhorn’s Revitalized Sculpture Garden
Architect Hiroshi Sugimoto is creating a welcoming new design for the Smithsonian’s modern and contemporary art...
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See Stunning Portraits of Ava DuVernay, José Andrés and the Williams Sisters
The National Portrait Gallery's 2022 Portrait of a Nation Award honors seven changemakers, from Anthony Fauci...
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The Rise and Fall, and Rise Again, of America’s First Celebrity—a Woman Who Loved Other Women
The world-famous actor Charlotte Cushman returns to the limelight, with her costumes going on view in...
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Meet Tessai, the Japanese Master Who Ushered in Modernism
Excitement builds for a rare showing of works by the 19th-century painter whose dynamic colors and...
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A Long-Deserved Tribute to Native American Veterans
A ceremonial procession kicks off a weekend of events to dedicate the National Native American Veterans...
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Have Women Ever Run a Native American Nation? And More Questions From Our Readers
You've got questions. We've got experts
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What America’s Pop Culture Says About the Nation Itself
A new permanent exhibition offers proof that popular entertainment can be more than just a diversion
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When It Comes to String Instruments, Stradivariuses Are Still Pitch Perfect
Even after three centuries of their existence, the violins spark debate over what makes their sound...
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How the Wright Brothers Took Flight
The remarkable story of how the duo grew to become world-changing inventors and international celebrities
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The Ghosts Who Haunt the Smithsonian
Mysterious tales head up podcast offerings for late October and November
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These Descendants Never Forgot the Story of the Last American Slave Ship
A new Netflix documentary follows the families of the "Clotilda" captives as they grapple with how...
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The Incredible Technology That Made Humanity's Moon Dreams a Reality
A new, completely reimagined exhibition goes beyond the Cold War narrative to explore the full story...
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Buckle Up for the Reopening of One of America's Most Popular Museums
An HVAC overhaul led to a total building replacement. Today's must-see National Air and Space Museum...
