The Smithsonian Castle is a beautiful neo-Gothic building towering over the National Mall in Washington DC. “The Castle” is ...

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the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture opened on the National Mall in 2016. More than 40,000 artifacts are displayed inside, including photographs of Dr. Martin ...

In graphic terms, the president has focused on three areas he says make the city an embarrassment and nightmare: its ...

American Arthur “Chip” Gaudio Jr. and Swedish exchange student Jenny Teresia Sundberg briefly attended high school together ...

Washington, D.C. is gearing up to take center stage in 2026 as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, marking a historic ...

The National Museum of Asian Art is the first U.S. museum to survey the vivid silkscreens from the 91-year-old Japanese artist A new exhibition defines how artistry and activism over decades gave ...

What is included in the Smithsonian magazine digital edition? The Smithsonian magazine digital edition includes all the editorial content and photos from the current print issue of Smithsonian ...

Whether in museums, schools, or communities, Smithsonian educators and experts invite conversation, collaboration, and exchange, helping learners develop transferable critical thinking skills that ...

July 4, 2026 will offer fireworks, a grand parade, a two-day celebration on Pennsylvania Avenue and a month-long festival on ...

Black History Month honors the achievements and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. history, and it’s a great time ...