Revolutionary War veteran and one of the earliest known African American toolmakers — will be honored with a historic marker ...

The American artist died in 2012, but when his family saw how his work was being used by the Trump administration, they were ...

Visitors photographed a portrait of Nobel laureate Toni Morrison, painted by the artist Robert McCurdy, near a portrait of ...

Amy Sherald, the former Baltimore artist who painted former first lady Michelle Obama’s portrait, has withdrawn her solo show ...

The Smithsonian Institution is resisting an effort from Texas lawmakers to transport the space shuttle Discovery from a ...

As the Smithsonian presents the aviator’s restored Vega in Washington, a special replica of the aircraft quietly re-emerges after decades in obscurity ...

R enowned artist Amy Sherald has canceled her upcoming solo exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Portrait ...

From greeting guests to leading tours, museum volunteers provide essential support across departments, both in public and ...

A study examining fossilized droppings reveals the kākāpō has faced a decline in the diversity of its parasites—and that ...

Uncover the best things to do on Solomons Island! Relax by the bay, indulge in fresh seafood, and dive into outdoor fun in ...

The NOTO Arts & Entertainment District announced the opening reception of Camp To-Sha-Ka, a vibrant and thought-provoking ...

As we approach the 250th anniversary next year of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the Revolutionary War ...