In a paper published today, Nov. 28, in the journal Science, an international team of researchers from the U.S., Kenya and the UK provide the first direct evidence of two different ancient human ...

Prime Video, the Smithsonian and NFL Inspire Change are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership to donate 1 million books and literacy resources to Boys & Girls Clubs across all 30 NFL markets ...

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art will host a marketplace as part of a series of events that celebrate its ...

John K. Lapiana, left, credit Noah Willman. Heran Sereke-Brhan, right. Linda St. Thomas ...

If you have been to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., there is one Smithsonian “museum” you might have walked through without noticing. It has no walls or giant columns. No airplanes, gemstones, ...

There are no showtimes for this date. Imagine stepping 50 years into the future and finding smart cities designed to be totally sustainable. Renewable energy is our primary power source, space-based ...

Delta Solar in Front of the Museum, credit: Jim Preston.

The Smithsonian shares the depth and breadth of the institution’s extraordinary collections and research with learners of all ages and educators everywhere. Our more than 300 educators and 200 ...

Smithsonian volunteers play essential roles in sharing our rich collections, exhibitions, research, and educational programming with the public. We are always on the lookout for dynamic, curious ...