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September 15 to October 15

Join Us for Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate our nation's rich cultural heritage with vibrant performances, lectures, and family activities.
October 4–6, 2018

Smithsonian Craft2Wear Show

A pop-up couture show and sale featuring over 60 designers.
Smithsonian Global

Fishing for a Brighter Future

Learn how Smithsonian scientists are working with fisheries in Myanmar—and across the globe—to protect marine environments.
Programs as diverse as our planet

Smithsonian Global: 7 continents. 140 + countries

Discover how our people and programs are making a difference across the world.

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Smithsonian Spotlight

1968: A Year in the Collections

A look back at 1968, a tumultuous, pivotal year marked by political and cultural change.

Smithsonian Insider

Shark Detectives of the Chesapeake Bay

When many people think of the Chesapeake Bay, they think of the iconic blue crab. But parts of the bay are also home to several species of shark.

Smithsonian Spotlight

Orchids: Nature's Art

The Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection has over 8,000 specimens. Explore a selection from the collection along with art inspired by these beautiful blooms.