A Good Day’s Work” repositions Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses (1860–1961) as a multidimensional force in American art, whose beloved painted recollections of rural life earned her a distinctive ...

The team named the new pterosaur species Eotephradactylus mcintireae. The generic name means ‘ash-winged dawn goddess’ and references the site’s volcanic ash and the animals’ position near the base of ...

In 2026, the United States of America turns 250 years old. We are tasked with not only celebrating this historic event but also making it a time of reflection. It reminds us of the ideals the nation ...

After generations of struggle for suffrage, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed in 1919 and ratified in August 1920. To mark the centennial anniversary of women’s suffrage in 2020, ...

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 ...

“Youth and the Future of Culture” Highlights Younger Generations July 2–7 ...

Music and spirituality are intricately related, with spirituality often being the inspiration for the creation of music, and music so often creating the desired atmosphere for a spiritual occasion.

Object Details Catalogue Status Research in Progress Description Bed and hangings Credit Line Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt Date c. 1860 Accession Number 1931-81-638 Restrictions & Rights Usage ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Fort Marion, also known as Castillo de San Marco, is a stone fortress in St. Augustine, Florida. Between 1875 and 1878, seventy-two prisoners from ...

Object Details Location Currently not on view Credit Line Russia Cement Company ID Number AG.A.4680B.1 catalog number A.4680B.1 A004680B accession number 119282 Object Name dye used in inks Pigment ...

The Declaration of Independence is a foundational American document. Franklin knew that clothing conveyed messages and ...

Home to possibly the world's most famous pair of shoes, the Ruby Slippers, the Smithsonian has more than a few fabulous pairs in the collections ...