As a young girl growing up in the 1960s, Patricia Matos-Puente wanted to be an astronaut. Her interest in space was sparked ...

It is one of the most evocative works from the American Civil War: A sculpture of a Black man who had escaped from slavery ...

WASHINGTON — The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum is unveiling five newly renovated galleries as part of its ...

We are thrilled to open this next phase of exhibitions to the public,” said Chris Browne, John and Adrienne Mars Director of the National Air and Space Museum. “Reopening our main hall with so many ...

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A handful of Smithsonian museums are closed again Tuesday because of HVAC problems, leaving some tourists in D.C.

Zoo New England has announced its pick to take over as president and CEO for the organization after a months-long search.

Four Smithsonian museums on the National Mall remained closed Tuesday as crews worked to resolve heating, ventilation and air ...

The Abilene Zoo has welcomed Vicki, a 12-year-old sloth bear visiting from the Smithsonian National Zoo.

When President Trump signed the "Big, Beautiful Bill" into law, he also set aside $85 million for a Congress-authorized heist ...

The Trump White House blasted the Smithsonian for pushing “one-sided, divisive political narratives" in an exclusive email to ...

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 ...