Things to Do An Abstract Light Show Will Be Projected on the Smithsonian Castle “Smithsonian Dreams” uses artificial intelligence to turn museum data and images into colorful visuals. Art Exhibitions, artificial intelligence, SmithsonianJune 26, 2026
News & Politics | Things to Do 5 Updated Attractions to Check Out Around the DC Area New attractions. Prettier parks. An even better Lincoln Memorial. Washington is glowing-up. America's 250th, DC Parks, Memorials, Mount VernonJune 23, 2026
Things to Do This Immersive Experience Turns Smithsonian Telescope Data Into a Virtual Space Walk Channel the Artemis II mission and "Project Hail Mary" at "Smithsonian Starstruck." immersive experience, Smithsonian, Space, Virtual RealityMay 14, 2026
Food Where to Eat Near the National Mall Refuel with pizza, ramen, tapas, and more. Bantam King, Carmine's, China Chilcano, DaikayaMarch 25, 2026
News & Politics | Things to Do Here’s When the Smithsonian Museums and Zoo Will Reopen Because we all missed the pandas during the shutdown. Government Shutdown, Smithsonian, ZooNovember 13, 2025
Things to Do 5 Things to See at the National Air and Space Museum’s Newly Renovated Galleries Amelia Earhart’s plane, a Mars simulation, a Soviet Venus probe, and a touchable moon rock await. National Air and Space Museum, SmithsonianJuly 25, 2025
Things to Do 5 Cool Things to Do at the 2025 Smithsonian Folklife Festival Record music, watch artists customize lowriders, learn how to make Spam musubi, and more. National Mall, Smithsonian, Smithsonian Folklife FestivalJuly 1, 2025
News & Politics What Could Trump’s Proposed Smithsonian Cuts Mean for Two DC Museums? The White House's budget would pull all government funding from the Anacostia Community Museum and the planned National Museum of the American Latino. Anacostia Community Museum, National Museum of the American Latino, SmithsonianJune 2, 2025
News & Politics The Smithsonian’s Surprisingly Dangerous Early Days A new book digs into some lesser-known history. Capital Comment, SmithsonianApril 28, 2025
News & Politics Steven Spielberg’s Portrait Is Coming to the Smithsonian’s Permanent Collection Spielberg is among four 2025 Portrait of a Nation Award honorees. National Portrait Gallery, SmithsonianApril 23, 2025
The Smithsonian’s Surprisingly Dangerous Early Days