A 64-ounce plastic Stripes cup is included in the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History as part of an exhibit ...

Three of four museums on Wednesday welcomed visitors back in after HVAC issues caused them to close for three days, according to Smithsonian officials. The museums closed for maintenance were: READ | ...

Three high school students represented in the National History Day Finals. After winning regionals and state, Thomas ...

When you dine or shop with the Smithsonian, your purchase helps us bring exciting learning opportunities to everyone. Each museum features unique merchandise, so be sure to visit them all or shop ...

The Anacostia Community Museum, a local Smithsonian museum in Ward 8 of D.C. that tells the stories of the local community, ...

With the deadly aftermath of Texas flooding on many Americans’ minds, few alive today remember the unprecedented flooding that spanned across Mississippi and six ...

Two new papers analyze fossils found in Canada and Kenya, respectively—vastly different environments for the preservation of ...

All Smithsonian museums have officially reopened after officials say  heating, ventilation and air conditioning issues linked ...

Althea Gibson shattered barriers in tennis and beyond by becoming the first Black athlete to win major titles and blaze a ...

Packing up and relocating to France, or any other country, will be an adjustment. But it is clear that an era of U.S. brain ...

While living and working in New Orleans, Louis Jordan frequently played with trumpeter Wallace Davenport, and had a unique ...