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Two-Night Illumination Transforms the Smithsonian Castle Using AI-Driven Interpretations of the Institution’s Collections The Smithsonian will debut “Smithsonian Dreams,” a large-scale, multisensory public art experience by Refik Anadol, internationally acclaimed…
Amanda Gorman, the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, will deliver the opening keynote for the 2026 Smithsonian’s National Education Summit, the Institution’s signature three-day conference for educators. Her keynote…
Innovative Technology Brings New Voices to the Mall, Commemorating the Nation’s 250th Anniversary; Access the Experience Now at unhidden-heroines.com The Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum launched “Unhidden Heroines,” an augmented-reality…
Celebrate America’s 250th With After-Hours Experiences and Free Events All Weekend Long For the first time, the Smithsonian is expanding its popular Solstice Saturday into a three-day celebration, inviting visitors…
This summer, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum will unveil its permanent collection galleries with a landmark presentation, “Design Across Time: Exploring the Smithsonian’s Design Collection.” Opening Friday, June 26, and…
The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum has accepted the Aero L-39C Albatros “American Spirit” jet racer into its national collection. The aircraft was donated by owner Ed Noel of…
The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery announces a multipart collaboration with Ground Shift Studio in celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The collaboration will unfold over a series of public programs…
The Smithsonian has expanded programming for its 2026 National Education Summit, adding new sessions and keynote speaker Leon Smith, the 2026 National Teacher of the Year. The three-day event will…
In recognition of World Agriculture Day Thursday, June 11, the Smithsonian Science Education Center has released two new free educational resources for youth. The Smithsonian Science for Global Goals’ Agriculture!…
The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street (MoMS) will present “Voices and Votes: Exploring Democracy Across America” in the Arts and Industries Building Tuesday, June 16, through Monday, Sept. 7. The…