Smithsonian Castle
Workers Uncover an Underground Chamber Sealed for More Than a Century Near the National Mall
The dry cistern was discovered by construction crews working on the Smithsonian Castle’s renovation
The Real Story Behind the Star-Spangled Banner, the Flag That Inspired the National Anthem
How the flag that flew proudly over Fort McHenry in September 1814 made its way to the Smithsonian
Why the Smithsonian Castle Is Getting a Major Overhaul
The iconic building on the National Mall will be closed for five years as its interior gets a highly anticipated makeover
A Look Back at the First Time the Smithsonian Castle Closed for Renovations
In February, the building will shutter for five years for much-needed improvements
Smithsonian Honors Female Scientists With 120 Bright Orange Statues
The 3-D–printed figures will be displayed on the National Mall in celebration of Women's History Month
Secretary Lonnie Bunch Reflects on the Smithsonian's 175th Birthday
The Institution's leader looks back on a vibrant history—and ahead to the next two museums
Institutional Memories: 175 Years of the Smithsonian
Get to know the history of the cherished museum and research complex
Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History Will Reopen in June
Discover tips for visiting the T-Rex, the Hope Diamond and more, when 10 Smithsonian museums reopen this summer
Secretary Lonnie Bunch on the Year Ahead for Museums
After a year fraught with challenges, we must build on our strengths for a common purpose
Why the Smithsonian Is Encouraging Americans to Talk More Openly About Race
In a year marked by calls to reckon with America’s racial past, the Smithsonian is taking a big step toward helping the nation heal
Twenty Smithsonian Shows to See in 2020
Women inventors, baseball stamps and a new Kusama Infinity Room are among the offerings
The Hard-Drinking Early Smithsonian Naturalists of the Megatherium Club
William Stimpson created a fraternity of young scientists and named it for an extinct North American sloth
Bjarke Ingels Makes the Impossible Concrete
The star architect is mapping out a new daring plan for the Smithsonian
The Smithsonian’s New Secretary David Skorton Takes Questions From the Crowd
The secretary is creating a new teen advisory board, networking with D.C. arts and science leaders and getting to know the collections
This is the First Known Photo of the Smithsonian Castle
On the Smithsonian's 175th birthday, a glimpse into the iconic Castle's construction
Why Engineering Will Be Vital in a Changing Climate
Smithsonian Secretary G. Wayne Clough offers personal insights on the realities of climate change and the best ways for society to adapt
Smithsonian Announces BIG Plans for Campus Redesign
Led by the innovative vision of Bjarke Ingels, the Smithsonian unveils a 20-year plan for redesigning its south campus
The Most Extensive Report Ever on American Birds Says There’s Cause for Concern
Researchers from 23 groups just released the fifth State of the Birds report, which contains good and bad news
The Historic Return of the American Bison
A National Zoo exhibition featuring the animal, long tied to Smithsonian history, opens Saturday
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