In Georgian mythology, the blacksmith is often portrayed as a magical figure endowed with superhuman strength—sometimes even ...

Smithsonian's educational travel program was one of the first of its kind when it debuted nationally in 1970, and it quickly ...

Portrait of Temple Grandin” by David Lenz, oil on canvas, 2022. National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; acquired ...

Join the Smithsonian for festive events and activities throughout this holiday season. Explore online resources to discover a ...

The 2027 itineraries bring rare science experiences, historic insights, and expert guides to some of the world’s most ...

Things are slowly returning to normal now that the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history has officially ended.

The "Americans" exhibition, exploring the role of American Indian images, names and stories in the nation's identity, comes ...

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery honored Mvskoke poet, performer and writer Joy Harjo on Saturday as one of its 2025 Portrait of a Nation Award recipients, recognizing her transformative ...

The images have not been shown since the National Museum of African American History and Culture acquired them.

The 2025 Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition will open in January at the National Portrait Gallery after a delay caused by the government shutdown ...

We're having a baby! Everyone is thrilled to hear that the National Zoo will soon have a new little elephant for the first time in more than two decades.