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National Air and Space Museum Collects Delivery Drone From Alphabet’s Wing
Commercial Delivery Aircraft Adds to Collection of “Firsts” at Smithsonian
08.07.2020
Air and Space Museum New Acquisitions
Composite photo of two artists

(From left) Huma Bhabha in her studio; courtesy of Lauren Lancaster. Sterling Ruby in his studio; photo by Melanie Schiff; courtesy of Sterling Ruby Studio.

Hirshhorn Announces Acquisition of Major Outdoor Sculptures by Huma Bhabha and Sterling Ruby
Introduction of Two Contemporary Artists to the Sculpture Garden Expands Collection, Anticipates Reopening and Eventual Revitalization
07.24.2020
Hirshhorn Museum New Acquisitions
Grazing bison

Roshan Patel, Smithsonian’s National Zoo

Smithsonian’s National Zoo Welcomes Two New Bison
Howard University and Gallaudet University Communities Name Bison
07.17.2020
National Zoo New Acquisitions
American History Museum
Smithsonian Curators To Collect 2020 Presidential Election Memorabilia
02.03.2020
American History Museum New Acquisitions
ticket to Andrew Johnson impeachment

Ticket to Andrew Johnson's impeachment (courtesy National Museum of American History)

Statement on Collecting Objects Regarding the Impeachment of the President
01.21.2020
American History Museum Exhibitions New Acquisitions
infinity rooms
Hirshhorn Acquires Three Major Works by Yayoi Kusama, Announces 2020 Legacy Exhibition
Exhibition Will Build on Hirshhorn’s 2017 Survey and Include Two Infinity Mirror Rooms, Sculptures and Early Painting
01.06.2020
Hirshhorn Museum Exhibitions New Acquisitions
1966 Honda motorcycle.
“Zen Motorcycle” Takes Final Journey Into the Smithsonian’s Collections
Motorcycle Symbolizes Author Robert Pirsig’s Impact on America’s Relationship With Technology
12.17.2019
American History Museum New Acquisitions
Kimberly Diamond set in a necklace
Kimberley Diamond Acquired for Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection
Famed 55.08-Carat Diamond Goes on Public View in Gem Gallery
10.30.2019
Natural History Museum New Acquisitions
Earth Wind and Fire

Earth, Wind & Fire by Bruce W. Talamon

Credit: “Earth, Wind & Fire” by Bruce W. Talamon, inkjet print, 1978 (printed 2019). National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; acquired through the generosity of Randi Charno Levine. © 2018 Bruce W. Talamon. All Rights Reserved.

National Portrait Gallery To Premiere New Commissions and Recently Acquired Portraits of 2019 American Portrait Gala Honorees
09.25.2019
Portrait Gallery New Acquisitions
Photo of bust of Osage leader

“Shonke Mon thi^, (Shunkamolah), Osage.” Bust made April – Dec. 1904 by Frank Lemon. Photograph by Ken Gonzales-Day. National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery Acquires Portrait of Shonke Mon thi^ by Artist Ken Gonzales-Day
08.29.2019
Portrait Gallery New Acquisitions
Ebony Magazine Cover

Ebony Magazine Vol. 24 No. 10 

Credit: Johnson Publishing Company 

Foundation Consortium Acquires Historic African American Photographic Archive
To Be Donated for Public Benefit and Broadest Possible Access
07.25.2019
African American Museum New Acquisitions
american flag

D-Day flag. Photo by Jacklyn Nash

Smithsonian To Display Recently Acquired D-Day Flag
The Flag Will Be On View in the D-Day Exhibit July 26
07.25.2019
American History Museum New Acquisitions

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