The National Museum of Natural History’s new Pachycephalosaurus skull sheds light on enigmatic group of dinosaurs and will be on display during the holiday season Jack Tamisiea The museum recently ...

Conservators at the National Museum of Natural History recently spruced up a bison specimen for the new exhibition “Bison: ...

A new Smithsonian exhibit explores the bison’s role in American history, from widespread herds and near extinction to ...

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives will launch a dynamic lineup of exhibitions and public programming starting in May as part ...

This infographic shows the most visited Smithsonian institutions in 2025.

Every state, district and territory has plants, animals and minerals that represent their unique character, from birds, flowers and shells to rocks, gemstones and fossils. Displays throughout “From ...

Visitors return to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., on June 18, 2021, after the museum was closed for more than 400 days due to the pandemic. Win McNamee / Getty ...

Major program revealed: Smithsonian museums will debut exhibitions in 2026, spanning topics in history, art, science, and design. Wide thematic range: Shows will explore themes from the Declaration of ...

Approximately 145 million: That's the number of specimens—including plants, animals, minerals, and human artifacts—curators ...