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skeleton marionette
Smithsonian Spotlight

Things That Scare Us

Take a tour through our favorite spooky collection items—if you dare.
Powell Peralta skateboard
Smithsonian Spotlight

Skateboarding and Invention

The skateboard sparked a vibrant culture of art, music, and sport around the world.
The Boston Society of Architects poster
Smithsonian Spotlight

Architecture

From pyramids to cathedrals to sykscrapers, architecture is a mirror of society. Explore collections from across the Smithsonian.
poster
Smithsonian Spotlight

Trains at Smithsonian Station

Pack your bags and take a trip on the many rails throughout our collections. 
vampire bat
Smithsonian Spotlight

Beneficial Bats

The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History is home to the largest collection of bat specimens in the world.
Miles Davis' jacket
Smithsonian Spotlight

Don't Forget Your Jacket

Some amazing people have left their jackets at the Smithsonian.
Bronx Storefront
Smithsonian Spotlight

Latino Art and Artists

Explore Smithsonian collections reflecting the rich diversity of Latino art and expression.
insect clock
Smithsonian Spotlight

Timekeeping

Discover timepieces in the collections from Abraham Lincoln's pocket watch to a whimsical insect clock.
Chuck Berry’s Cadillac
Smithsonian Spotlight

Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll

Any old way you choose it, for many, it's got to be rock and roll music. 
Woman and Cat by Window
Smithsonian Spotlight

Feline Finds

Cats as seen through the Smithsonian's collections.
dog figurine
Smithsonian Spotlight

Dog: Museum's Best Friend

Sit, stay, and explore dogs from across our collections.
Broadcast News cover
Smithsonian Spotlight

All That's Old Is News Again

Explore news related collection objects from across the Smithsonian.

Collections Sampler