The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art has announced its 2025 family festival commemorating Chuseok, known as Korean ...

“We are deeply honored to celebrate this year’s exceptional honorees who have changed the narratives of American art,” said ...

One of the most influential styles of American music, the Blues is a living tradition with multiple regional styles. Have a listen with the Sounds of the American Blues and The Roots of Rhythm & Blues ...

The National Numismatic Collection is comprised of approximately 1.6 million objects and is thought to be the largest collection of money and transactional objects in the world. Its diverse holdings ...

The Smithsonian has set an ambitious goal to reach every classroom across the U.S. with relevant, engaging, and free education resources. To realize this vision, the Office of the Under Secretary for ...

The history of the stone which was eventually named the Hope Diamond began when the French merchant traveler, Jean Baptiste Tavernier, purchased a 112 3/16-carat diamond. This diamond, which was most ...

Explore Jim Henson's puppets and Muppets in the Smithsonian's collections along with related collection items. Learn their backstories, their missions, and the inspiration for each of them. Listen to ...

About The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art is made up of two buildings—the East Building (Arthur M. Sackler Gallery) and the adjoining West Building (Freer Gallery of Art). The East Building ...

About The world's most popular natural history museum is dedicated to understanding the natural world and our place in it. Delve into the fascinating story of our planet, from its fiery beginnings ...

About The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art is made up of two buildings—the West Building (Freer Gallery of Art) and the adjoining East Building (Arthur M. Sackler Gallery). The West Building ...

The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums, 14 education and research centers, and the National Zoo—shaping the future by preserving ...

People often use the words turtle and tortoise interchangeably, but these reptiles have distinct differences: Turtle shells are typically more flattened and not as deeply domed as tortoise shells, but ...