Of all the spectacular museums in DC, Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History is my kids’ favorite! It is the one museum we must visit every time we go to DC even though it doesn’t have a ...

Museum scientist Gary Graves has spent decades investigating why red-billed and black-billed streamertail hummingbirds remain distinct species despite on-going hybridization Erin Wunderlich Gary ...

As Baird Auditorium closes for renovation, NMNH reflects on its century-long legacy and the architectural marvels that make it one of D.C.’s most iconic public spaces Emma Saaty National Museum of ...

Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo shut their doors Sunday as the government shutdown enters its third week, the Smithsonian Institution posted on its website. The Smithsonian Institute’s 19 ...

National Museum of African American History PHOTO COURTESY OF NMAAHC.SI.ED Today (Tuesday) is an all-day board meeting for the Smithsonian Regents. Advocates and lawyers are ...

Smithsonian museums must represent the U.S. in a "fair" manner and portray both the good and the bad of American history, according to President Donald Trump. Trump made his comments after the White ...

Through its 21 museums, 21 libraries, 14 education and research centers and a zoo, the Smithsonian Institution’s collections are expansive and cover every aspect of U.S. history, including more than ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — In an afternoon’s walk through ground zero of Americana — the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History — objects around every corner invite one question: What could possibly ...