The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum has begun construction on the Bezos Learning Center building located at the east end of the museum on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Haupt Garden open daily dawn to dusk except Dec. 25; other outdoor gardens open 24 hours ...
A crowning installation in the garden, recently revitalized by artist-architect Hiroshi Sugimoto and due to reopen Oct. 31, ...
The F-117A joining the museum’s collection is nicknamed “The Overachiever,” and it was the only F-117 flown in all four major ...
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) and the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) broke ...
There is no public parking facility for Smithsonian museums on the National Mall. A limited number of city-operated metered parking spaces are available, including several accessible parking spaces.
In 1878, the Lewis family (descendants of George Washington’s nephew, Lawrence Lewis, and Nelly Custis Lewis) sold the candle ...
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Smithsonian Presents 2026 “Power of Giving” Symposium Focusing on 250 Years of American Philanthropy
The 2026 “Power of Giving” symposium will reflect upon 250 years of American philanthropy and how it continues to shape and reshape the nation. National Museum of American History’s Warner Bros.
Describing the African-American influence on American music in all of its glory an d variety is an intimidating—if not impossible—task. African American influences are so fundamental to American music ...
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s giant panda, Qing Bao (ching-BOW), will celebrate her 5th birthday Sept. 12 with a specially tailored fruitsicle cake. At 9 a.m., ...
The National Museum of the American Latino honors the dreams, challenges, and triumphs of U.S. Latinos, elevating these ...
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