Experience the beauty and history of Washington, DC, museums and monuments and delve into the captivating stories that shaped the nation.

For the leisure traveler, a trip to the airport can evoke thoughts of exotic destinations and of places unseen (yet). Living as we do in 2025, getting anywhere from here is within reach.

When it was unveiled in 1864, John Rogers’ “The Wounded Scout, a Friend in the Swamp,” was celebrated for its anti-slavery ...

Washington D.C. is one of the most fascinating cities where you can spend an entire week there and only scratch the surface. The U.S. Capital is most commonly associated with The White House, the home ...

Artists are nominated by a Smithsonian research staff member and then selected by a panel of Smithsonian art curators and representatives from the science, history and culture communities. More than ...

Pictures of Belonging at the Smithsonian American Art Museum spotlights Miki Hayakawa, Hisako Hibi, and Miné Okubo, three ...

Vote for the best presidential attraction once per day until polls close on August 14 at noon ET. The 10 winners will be ...

Photographer Penny Wolin will hold town-hall meetings at multiple venues throughout Wyoming -- including the University of ...

Three of four museums on Wednesday welcomed visitors back in after HVAC issues caused them to close for three days, according ...

When you dine or shop with the Smithsonian, your purchase helps us bring exciting learning opportunities to everyone. Each museum features unique merchandise, so be sure to visit them all or shop ...

The Anacostia Community Museum, a local Smithsonian museum in Ward 8 of D.C. that tells the stories of the local community, ...

Shahzia Sikander's "The Last Post," a video installation at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, mesmerizes as an abstracted examination of colonialism.