The Trump administration is reviewing the National Museum of Natural History as part of a broad inquiry into the Smithsonian Institute. The museum's exhibits cover Earth's 4.5-billion-year history, ...

No visit to Washington, DC is complete with a visit to at least one of the city’s museums. Which one you choose to visit, however, might be a more complicated decision. You’ll surely be directed ...

In the heart of the nation’s capital, amidst the towering monuments and bustling streets, lies a treasure trove of cultural ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — Earth Day is Saturday, April 22! The Smithsonian is hosting a monthlong celebration dedicated to the planet in honor of Earth Day. Visitors can expect a variety of free festivals, ...

Have you wondered when it’s the “right” time to take your children to the nation’s capital? When will they take away the most from the experience? Will they be able to enjoy all of the museums and ...

From the legendary Hope Diamond to a rainbow of colorful gemstones, a multigenerational bond between the Winston family and the Smithsonian transformed the museum’s world-renowned gem collection Emma ...

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As Baird Auditorium closes for renovation, NMNH reflects on its century-long legacy and the architectural marvels that make it one of D.C.’s most iconic public spaces Emma Saaty National Museum of ...

Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo are welcoming members of the public back after weeks of closures because of the ...