Napoleon Sarony, “The Declaration of Independence,” 1843–1853. Harry T. Peters, “America on Stone.” Lithography Collection. Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History This hand-colored ...

May is Jewish American Heritage Month.Explore a selection items in the Smithsonian's collections that reflect the Jewish American experience as well as the significant role Jewish Americans and those ...

The Airbus IMAX® Theater at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center features the largest IMAX screen in Northern Virginia, towering six stories high.Getting Here FAQ Group SalesShowtimes are published on the ...

Notes. 1. Porter's student David Driskell, who became an art historian in his own right and wrote the introduction to the 1992 edition, notes that Modern Negro Art grew out of Porter's 1939 thesis at ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. This accession consists of professional correspondence documenting the career of Israel Gregory Sohn, invertebrate paleontologist for the United ...

Veinte estudiantes de último año de secundaria comienzan la Semana en Washington (del 22 al 28 de junio) antes de completar ...

Event Highlights. Events will take place throughout 2025 and 2026 and include the following: The Smithsonian’s Folklife Festival returns to the National Mall from July 2–7, 2025 with the theme ...

Millard Sheets papers 882 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus ; Millard Sheets papers / Series 6: Project Files 91 Filter by term plus Exclude term minus ; Millard Sheets papers / Series 2: ...

Education has always been at the core of the Smithsonian’s mission, and today, our work is more urgent than ever. As one of the nation’s most trusted resources for learning, the Smithsonian ...

Explore Jim Henson's puppets and Muppets in the Smithsonian's collections along with related collection items. Learn their backstories, their missions, and the inspiration for each of them. Listen to ...

The Smithsonian Institution offers a diverse and enriching array of opportunities for lifelong learners. In-person offerings include exploring exhibitions, attending lectures, and engaging in hands-on ...

The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum received a $10 million donation from Northrop Grumman to support the transformation of the museum’s building in Washington, D.C. In honor of the gift, ...