Memory is a repository for history—one that can be unlocked by the voice. But living memory can be lost forever if it is not ...

Here: Pride and Belonging in African Art” was originally scheduled to coincide with the WorldPride celebration in Washington.

Director Ava DuVernay reflected on what the Smithsonian museums mean to Americans as she received an award at the National ...

Missions that return asteroid samples bring home more than just very expensive dust. These samples can provide valuable ...

At a time when many artworks are viewed through a smartphone, sculptor Alicia Eggert has devised an enchanting installation ...

“Let us remind those who try to ‘restore’ a narrow, divisive past, that the future belongs to the whole of us,” said Great Americans Medal recipient Ava DuVernay to a Washington DC crowd this week ...

Who is Lindsey Halligan, the attorney assigned to help remove “improper ideology” from Washington’s most important cultural ...

More than 70 House Democrats are requesting the Smithsonian inspector general to kickstart an investigation into President ...

Kosmos 482 rocketed into space in 1972 on a quest to reach Venus, but its journey was scuttled by an apparent engine malfunction.

DuVernay is the first director, writer and producer to earn the honor, which recognizes "lifetime contributions embodying American ideas and ideals" ...

William “Monty” Graham (M.S. ’89, marine sciences) will lead the nation's premier coastal ecosystem research facility and its mission to understand the vital connections between land and water.

President Trump confirmed Sunday that he offered to send troops into Mexico, but said the country’s president, Claudia ...