Description: This is Women’s History Month and the Smithsonian Institution is making History for Women! On March 12, a special edition of Museum Day Live! will feature amazing programs and activities designed to inspire women and girls of color.
Description: DAY Without ArtSince 1989, December 1 has been observed as Day Without Art, coinciding with World AIDS Day.December 1 is the Day Without Art, coinciding with World AIDS Day. Join us as we explore how the Smithsonian has “celebrate[d] the lives and achievements of lost colleagues and friends.”
Description: To celebrate International Migratory Bird Day on May 9th, we will be releasing recently digitized specimen drawings by ornithologist Robert Ridgway (1850-1929.) Ridgway's career with the Smithsonian began in 1864 when he wrote asking for help identifying a bird. As they say, the rest is history. Starting in 1869, Ridgway became curator at the Smithsonian's United States
Description: On September 6, 1958 President Eisenhower authorized preparation of plans for the construction of what is now the National Air and Space Museum.
Description: In September 1989 the Smithsonian sponsored a discussion between scientists and journalists about how the media can responsibly report on environmental issues.