Young museum visitors with horse and carriage outside the United States National Museum, now known as the Arts and Industries Building, Washington, D.C., circa 1910s.

Rotunda of the United States National Museum Natural History Building, now known as National Museum of Natural History, 1913.

While digitizing the collection of Smithsonian entomologist Doris Holmes Blake, I discovered a treasure trove of correspondence that sheds light about growing up as a young woman in the mid-20^th century and the story of an intimate mother-daughter relationship.

Construction of Freer Gallery of Art, November 1, 1916, with Smithsonian Institution Building, or Castle, in view.

Atlas launch vehicle on the west side of the Arts and Industries Building, 1960s.

In alignment with the Smithsonian's newly launched Smithsonian Open Access, the Archives has designated more than 2,000 items as open access!

Homeopathy exhibit showing its history, methods, and remedies, installed in the Hall of Health in the United States National Museum, now known as the Arts and Industries Building, in 1929.

Choosing the right treatment method can be a challenge—especially when mass interventions are needed on a tight deadline.

Office of Executive Assistant to the Secretary in the east wing of the Smithsonian Institution, or Castle, April 10, 1912, with John U. Perkins, Harry Woodward Dorsey (chief clerk), and James G. Traylor (appointment clerk), SIA RU000095, SIA_000095_B37_F02_008.

Posters at the Smithsonian feature a wide range of exhibitions and programs, each with a design that is visually intriguing and purposeful in conveying information.