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
News & Politics | Things to Do This Film Festival Focuses on How Language Affects Storytelling The tenth annual Mother Tongue Film Festival features films in more than 25 languages. Film Festival, SmithsonianFebruary 14, 2025
News & Politics Inside the New Museum at the Lincoln Memorial An expansive visitor's center is taking shape underneath the monument. We got a tour. Lincoln Memorial, National Mall, SmithsonianDecember 12, 2024
The Smithsonian’s Surprisingly Dangerous Early Days