At the B&O Railroad Museum, visitors can step directly into history as they discover the story of American railroading. For it was here that the First Stone of the railroad and the nation’s ...

holds the record for being the first museum dedicated to canned meat. JELL-O Gallery, LeRoy, New York Whether you're a fan of ...

See all the objects from the Radio 4 series A History of the World in 100 Objects. Click on any link to find out more about an object, zoom in on the image and listen again or download the programme.

The Foucault pendulum which was displayed for many years in the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History was removed in late 1998 to make room for the Star-Spangled Banner Preservation ...

After an incredible 16 years of ice skating at the Museum, the five-acre gardens on which the rink used to sit have now been transformed into a hub for urban wildlife. This is part of a national ...

Now, walking through the backrooms of the Nairobi National Museum, surrounded by million-year-old specimens her family ...

She is currently focusing her attention on a series of 40 Minnesota recipes to celebrate her 40th birthday. Beyond that, she’s got an East Coast trip planned for the summer to meet some fellow ...

When you visit the Smithsonian, you’re entering the world’s largest museum complex, with approximately 157 million artifacts and specimens in its trust for the American people. Most of our museums are ...

The contemporary poet Jello Biafra said, “I think there’s plenty of room, even in the most serious activist circles, for humor.” It depends on the humor, of course. For example, Laughlore ...

The second part is to work with the Curator to develop a small exhibition of this collection, focusing on both history and thematic interpretation; this involves choosing objects, determining layout, ...

Visiting the Natural History Museum is free. Book a ticket before your visit for the best experience, especially during our busy times. We do reserve space for walk-up visitors, but you may have to ...