Elephants are super sweet creatures, with herds often led by an older female matriarch, and many female elephants help raise ...

Once the domain of steamer ships and transatlantic passages, trunk-style suitcases were originally designed for travelers who brought everything—including the valet. But today’s iterations are less ...

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 ...