The Smithsonian announced today that the “Smithsonian Campaign for Our Shared Future” has surpassed its $2.5 billion ...
In 2026, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History is celebrating all things American bison. Through a series of ...
The Smithsonian Institution is struggling for its independence amid an ideological battle with the Trump administration over ...
Opinion

The real fight for the Smithsonian

Its museums, more than any others, shape the nation’s narrative. No wonder the country argues about it.
MALL ENTRANCE CLOSURE: Note: The museum’s Mall Entrance at Madison Drive, between 12th and 14th Streets, will be closed due ...
WTOP’s Matt Kaufax takes an even deeper dive into the Smithsonian Natural History Museum’s “Ocean Library” through DNA collection.
The Institution’s museums are commemorating America’s 250th birthday, showcasing the art of noise and displaying the best of ...
The U.S. will celebrate its 250th birthday this summer, while the Smithsonian has come under political pressure from White ...
Last summer, my mom told me she wanted to visit Washington, D.C. and tour all of the historical sites and museums, "before it was too late." I didn't really understand entirely what she meant until ...
The Smithsonian Institution raced to meet a Tuesday deadline set by the White House to share records about its operations and exhibits, but the upload only raises bigger questions about what President ...