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National Museum of the American Indian Presents Contemporary Artists in Conversation

Two Online Programs Gather Artists and Artisans To Discuss Their Work

11.24.2020

American Indian Museum Public Programs

Giant panda cub Xiao Qui Ji — After five days of voting and just under 135,000 votes, the panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is named Xiao Qi Ji (SHIAU-chi-ji), which translates as “little miracle” in English.

Photo by Roshan Patel, Smithsonian’s National Zoo

His Name Is Xiao Qi Ji

Smithsonian’s National Zoo Giant Panda Cub Received Name Following Public Vote

11.23.2020

Public Programs

Public Can Vote To Name Smithsonian’s National Zoo Giant Panda Cub

11.16.2020

National Zoo Public Programs

two hands select cheese from platter of holiday food

Smithsonian Associates Kicks Off the Holiday Season With Virtual Programs

11.12.2020

Smithsonian Associates Public Programs

Person obscured by colorful Native costume — Kichwa Hatari and Vanessa Teran

National Museum of the American Indian Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Its Premier Film Event, Native Cinema Showcase

Online Program Highlights Fan Favorite Films From Past Showcases and New Films

11.09.2020

American Indian Museum Public Programs

Power of Giving Explores Philanthropy’s Impact on Educational Equity

Lonnie Bunch, Steve Case, Linda Darling-Hammond, John B. King Jr., Eduardo J. Padrón, David A. Thomas, Suzanne Elise Walsh, Among Featured Thought Leaders

10.27.2020

American History Museum Public Programs

Exterior of National Museum of the American Indian — **Photo © 2004 Judy Davis for Smithsonian**

Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian to Open National Native American Veterans Memorial Nov. 11

10.14.2020

American Indian Museum Public Programs

National Air and Space Museum Presents “Air & Scare at Home”

Virtual Halloween Activities Available Throughout October

10.07.2020

Air and Space Museum Public Programs

composite photo of several artists — Images (clockwise): Eileen Myles, photo by Shae Detar; Olafur Eliasson, photo by Runa Maya Mørk Huber / Studio Olafur Eliasson © 2017 Olafur Eliasson. Zoe Leonard, photo by Jana La Brasca. Laurie Anderson, photo by Ebru Yildiz; John Akomfrah, Courtesy of the Artist and Lisson Gallery.

Hirshhorn Has Announced Free, Livestreamed Summit “Talking to Our Time: What Comes Next” Oct. 8 and 10

Summit Includes Leading Thinkers Zoe Leonard and Eileen Myles; John Akomfrah and Olafur Eliasson in Conversation; and Laurie Anderson in Performance on Museum’s YouTube Channel

10.06.2020

Hirshhorn Museum Public Programs