How the War of 1898 Changed History Forever—in the United States and Beyond
When the nascent naval power invaded Puerto Rico, three artists captured the moment, each explaining its significance in their own way
Making Strong Points Through Vivid Color Has Been Artist Robert Houle’s Life Work
The first major retrospective of the Anishinaabe artist in the United States shows how he combines ancestral design and abstract painting
See a Life-Size Portrait of Queen Lili‘uokalani, the Last Reigning Monarch of Hawai‘i
The William Cogswell painting, now on display at the National Portrait Gallery, was likely a means for the ruler to assert her right to the throne
How Cellphones Connect Us All
A new Natural History Museum exhibition explores how the devices link us to Earth and to a network of people worldwide involved in their supply chain
Six Native Artists Share Their Honors and Burdens in This Year’s Renwick Invitational
The emerging and established Native American and Alaska Native creators bring innovation to traditional art practices
The 2023 Smithsonian Folklife Festival Explores the Many Ways Americans Express Their Spirituality
Tibetan Buddhist monks, Yiddish musicians and many more creatives will share their cultural practices with visitors to the National Mall
What Disney Theme Parks Tell Us About Ourselves
An American History Museum exhibition looks at how the resorts have changed over time to reflect a broader image of what it means to be American
Meet the Inhabitants of the Mythic World of Drexciya
Artist Ayana V. Jackson creates an undersea realm honoring those who jumped or were thrown overboard during the trans-Atlantic slave trade
A U.S.-China Collaboration a Century Ago Helped Find Riches of a Lost Civilization
The first U.S. exhibition to display the wonders of China’s ancient city of Anyang is on view at the National Museum of Asian Art
The Overlooked Histories Behind America’s Rise as a World Power
The National Portrait Gallery’s new exhibition addresses the War of 1898, a pivotal but often forgotten period in history
Take a Radiating, Immersive Trip Into ‘Ay-O’s Happy Rainbow Hell’
The National Museum of Asian Art is the first U.S. museum to survey the vivid silkscreens from the 91-year-old Japanese artist
What Is Afrofuturism?
A new exhibition defines how artistry and activism over decades gave rise to the idea and promise of a future that could advance Black life
These Asian American Artists Merge Traditional Aesthetics With Contemporary Practices
Jewelers Reiko Ishiyama and Jeong Ju Lee redefine the “American Spirit” at the Smithsonian’s upcoming Craft Show
Why It’s Time for a Worldwide Lights-Out Program
A new Smithsonian exhibition delves into the issue of light pollution, with easy solutions offering an immediate change
What Centuries-Old Indian Court Paintings Tell Us About Climate Change
This month’s Smithsonian podcasts include a deep dive into India’s monsoon weather patterns and discussion of animals in flight
Movements Capturing the Spiritual Roots of Black Culture
A new exhibition of rarely seen images and artifacts chronicles the African American religious experience
A Window Opens on China’s Avant-Garde With This Explosion of Photographic Art
The Hirshhorn Museum displays dynamic works of Chinese self-expression
Experience the Wonder of Migration at the National Zoo’s New Bird House
Following a six-year renovation, the revamped exhibition will open March 13 with three indoor aviaries
Life-Size 1865 Portrait of Abraham Lincoln Stands Tall at the National Portrait Gallery
The W.F.K. Travers painting hid in plain sight at a New Jersey town hall for 80 years before it was restored and brought back to Washington
This Show Is Everything You Need for a Year of Meaningful Community Activism
The immersive exhibition, “The Utopia Project,” at the Anacostia Community Museum is about setting high goals and the means for achieving them
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