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Poet Amanda Gorman To Open Smithsonian’s National Education Summit in Nation’s Historic 250th Anniversary Year

National Museum of American History Launches Virtual-Reality Experience Featuring Revolutionary War Gunboat “Philadelphia”

Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Launches Augmented-Reality Experience on National Mall Celebrating Five Trailblazers

Smithsonian Museums Stay Open Late for Expanded Three-Day Solstice Weekend

Cooper Hewitt Unveils Permanent Collection Galleries Showcasing a Multi-Year Presentation of the National Design Collection

National Air and Space Museum Accepts Air Racer Into National Collection at “Innovations in Flight” Event

National Portrait Gallery Announces Outdoor Mural, Chalking Sessions and Art Activations With Ground Shift Studio for America’s 250th

New Science Education Resources Help Youth Explore Agriculture Locally and Globally

Exhibition Exploring Democracy Across America Opens June 16 in Smithsonian’s Arts and Industries Building

EleFest Celebrates Elephants, Culture and Conservation at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Aug. 7–9

Smithsonian Names Maryland Educator Dr. Lynson Ablaza as Inaugural 2026 Educator Excellence Award Recipient

“Sally’s Night” at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Celebrates Women in STEM

Anacostia Community Museum Announces Expanded Juneteenth Celebration for Nation’s 250

National Museum of the American Indian Hosts a National Quilt Along in Recognition of America’s 250th

When Human Movement Changes, Different Animal Species Respond in Their Own Ways

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Cooper Hewitt Celebrates 2026 National Design Award Winners and Honorees at Annual Gala

Black-Footed Ferret Kits Born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Smithsonian Starstruck Makes Its World Premiere in Washington, D.C., Launching an Immersive Journey to the Cosmos

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Trustee Carolyn Brehm Makes Record‑Setting Gift Funding Museum Education Leadership Role at National Museum of Asian Art

Uzbek Artist Saodat Ismailova Makes Her U.S. Museum Debut at the Smithsonian

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