Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of African American History and Culture Celebrates Ninth Anniversary

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) will celebrate its ninth anniversary Sept. 24. Since opening in 2016, the museum has welcomed almost 13 million ...
Observer

Collective Memory Takes Center Stage at the Smithsonian Archives of American Art Gala

Honorees Alex Katz, Adam D. Weinberg and Bank of America were recognized for their profound contributions to art, scholarship ...

I toured the only nuclear-missile submarine in the US open to the public. Take a look inside.

Armed with nuclear missiles, the USS Growler acted as a deterrent to keep other nations from using their nuclear weapons during the Cold War.
ArtReviewOpinion

The Artworld Who Cried Wolf

While squabbles over the merits of identity-driven art abound, real world powers in the US are threatening any diversity ...
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Asian Art Announces After-Hours Program To Commemorate Diwali

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art will host a special Asia After Dark event to commemorate Diwali, the Hindu festival of light. The celebration will take place Friday, Oct. 24, 4–9:30 p.m ...