This fact sheet attempts to dispel the fears and answer some of the questions most often asked of the National Museum of Natural History by presenting some general facts about the biology and natural ...

The witch mold was manufactured by Eppelsheimer & Co. of New York, one of the three largest American ice cream mold manufacturers at the time. These hinged molds, dating from the 1920s and 30s, while ...

Chase F. Robinson has been director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art since December 2018. During his tenure, the museum has launched initiatives that have increased the number of ...

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Asian elephant Kamala often raised her trunk to greet keepers in anticipation of receiving food. Credit: Robbie Clark, Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Photos are ...

From its origins—roller-skate wheels attached to a wooden board—the skateboard has given rise to a vibrant culture of art, music, and sport. Used by surfers when there were no waves to ride, the ...

Miki Hayakawa, One Afternoon, ca. 1935, oil on canvas, 40 x 40 in., New Mexico Museum of Art, Santa Fe, Gift of Preston McCrossen in memory of his wife, the artist, 1954, 520.23P Note to editors: ...

Smithsonian museums on and near the National Mall will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, due to security, road closures, and other restrictions, for the Presidential Inaugural. We apologize for ...

There are no showtimes for this date. Experience one of ballet’s most famous love stories with the Filmed For IMAX® stage production of Swan Lake. Featuring Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s memorable score ...

The world's most popular natural history museum is dedicated to understanding the natural world and our place in it. Delve into the fascinating story of our planet, from its fiery beginnings through ...

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