While the museum has hosted Juneteenth events since 1989, this year’s expanded program introduces a signature “Juneteenth ...

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian will host a nationwide quilt-along project to reflect on the 250th ...

A new analysis of GPS tracking data from 37 animal species, paired with cellphone location data from across the United States ...

The Airphibian was a technical success as a flying car, but despite being a media favorite during public demonstrations ...

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum honored the winners of the 2026 National Design Awards alongside a distinguished ...

Six black-footed ferret kits were born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s (NZCBI) research ...

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.

Most Americans are familiar with the Pilgrim's Thanksgiving Feast of 1621, but few realize that it was not the first festival of its kind in North America. Long before Europeans set foot in the ...

Discover women writers who have made a mark on American history and culture. Learn about Phillis Wheatly, who in 1773 was the first African American to have a book published. Harriet Beecher Stowe’s ...

Since its founding in 1846, the Smithsonian has acquired collections of human remains for scientific research, most during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The remains have facilitated scientific ...

The Smithsonian is a place for all ages! We hope this information can help you have an enjoyable visit. Restrooms at all museums and the zoo can accommodate families, through baby changing tables, ...

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