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Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III To Embark on National Book Tour
“A Fool’s Errand: Creating the National Museum of African American History and Culture in the Age of Bush, Obama, and Trump” on Sale Sept. 24
08.19.2019
African American Museum Public Programs
Portrait of a Nation Prizes
Paul Morigi, 2017/AP images for the National Portrait Gallery
Portrait of a Nation Prize

“Portrait of a Nation Prize” for the American Portrait Gala at the Smithsonian’s National  Portrait Gallery.

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Portrait of a Nation Awards

 

“Portrait of a Nation Prize” for the American Portrait Gala at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery.

Photo by Paul Morigi, 2017/AP images for the National Portrait Gallery.

National Portrait Gallery Announces High-Profile Lineup of Presenters for the 2019 American Portrait Gala
Michelle Obama, Preston Bezos, James Corden, France Córdova, Clive Davis and Alberto Ibargüen Will Present Awards; Award-Winning Journalist Gayle King To Serve as Master of Ceremonies
08.13.2019
Portrait Gallery Public Programs
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Smithsonian Presents Asian American Literature Festival
Biennale Festival Features Performances and Workshops on the Theme of Care and Caregiving
07.29.2019
Asian Pacific American Center Public Programs
Smithsonian Philatelic Achievement Award

The Smithsonian Philatelic Achievement Award will be presented to Alfredo Harp Helú, Charles Shreve and Janet Klug at an Oct. 19 ceremony. (National Postal Museum photo)

National Postal Museum Announces Smithsonian Philatelic Achievement Award Recipients
Alfredo Harp Helú, Janet R. Klug and Charles F. Shreve Will Receive Award Oct. 19
07.26.2019
Postal Museum Public Programs Education News
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SAAM Arcade 2018, photo by Daniel Schwartz

Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Annual Video Game Festival “SAAM Arcade” Builds Community by Breaking Down Barriers
Free, Two-Day Public Event Highlights Underrepresented Creators in the Gaming Community
07.25.2019
American Art Museum Public Programs
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Adeana Young plays Hlaaya in Gwaai Edenshaw and Helen Haig-Brown’s Film Sgaawaay K’uuna/Edge of the Knife. Photo credit Niijang  Xyaalas Productions. Copyright Isuma Distribution International.

Indigenous Languages and Stories of Women Emphasized at the Native Cinema Showcase in Santa Fe
Appearances by Kiowa Writer N. Scott Momaday and Tlingit Glass Artist Preston Singletary
07.15.2019
American Indian Museum Heye Center Public Programs
model in red and blue dress
Nation’s Top Wearable Artists Selected for Smithsonian Craft2Wear Show
07.11.2019
Public Programs
Apollo 50
National Air and Space Museum Recreates Launch of Apollo 11 on Washington Monument With Historic Projection-Mapping Program
“Apollo 50: Go for the Moon” Recaptures the Apollo Era for a New Generation
07.10.2019
Air and Space Museum Public Programs
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Aliens, Dragon Boats and Gangsters Galore at the 24th Annual “Made in Hong Kong Film Festival”
Film Festival To Include Appearances by Award-Winning Actresses Crisel Consunji and Jennifer Yu and director Sunny Chan
07.09.2019
Asian Art Museum Public Programs
Kaypi Perú

Image courtesy of the National Museum of the American Indian

Celebrate Kaypi Perú at the National Museum of the American Indian
Free Three-Day Festival Features Traditional Music, Dance and Cuisine
07.08.2019
American Indian Museum Public Programs
Traditional junk boat sailing in Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong

Traditional junk boat sailing in Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong

PBS’ Travels with Darley Host Darley Newman to Speak at the Smithsonian
07.03.2019
Smithsonian Associates Public Programs
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A lunar module, one of 12 built for Project Apollo (Photo: Smithsonian/Eric Long)

Smithsonian Associates Presents July Program Highlights
07.01.2019
Smithsonian Associates Public Programs
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Christine van Blokland getting ”curious” about historic Castle Howard in Yorkshire, England (Curious Traveler)

Smithsonian Associates Presents “A Curious Journey Through Britain”
07.01.2019
Smithsonian Associates Public Programs
Women in chairs as performance art

Clockwise: Meredith Monk, Katie Geissinger, Ellen Fisher, Allison Sniffin, Jo Stewart 

Photo by Juileta Cervantes 

Hirshhorn To Present One-Night-Only Performance by Pioneering Composer and Artist Meredith Monk
Saturday, July 13, at 7:30 p.m.
06.26.2019
Hirshhorn Museum Public Programs
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The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum will help lead a national celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo missions. With our renowned collection and expertise, programming across the country, and activities in Washington, DC, we hope to spark a national conversation about the past, present, and future of innovation and exploration.

Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Celebrates 50th Anniversary of First Moon Landing
Museum Will Host “Apollo 50 Festival” and Late-Night Celebration
06.21.2019
Air and Space Museum Public Programs
Solstice Saturday
Celebrate Summer With the Smithsonian’s “Solstice Saturday”
06.13.2019
Public Programs
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Smithsonian’s Sidedoor Podcast Returns for Season Four
New Episodes Feature Dinosaurs, Orchids and Apollo
06.13.2019
Public Programs

Visitors look at the airplanes on display at the 2015 Innovations in Flight Family Day and Aviation Display

“Innovations in Flight” at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum
06.11.2019
Air and Space Museum Public Programs
Festive Summer Programs at the National Museum of the American Indian in New York
Lineup Includes Solstice Celebration, Storytelling Series and More
06.06.2019
American Indian Museum Heye Center Public Programs
Big Freedia

Big Freedia, the celebrated “Queen of Bounce”

National Museum of African American History and Culture Announces Children’s and Other Public Programming for June 2019
Big Freedia Book Discussion and Dance Party, Alphabet Rockers Concert and Afro-Latin Storytelling Artists Highlight a Month of Music Celebrations
06.06.2019
African American Museum Public Programs
Inkarayku

Credit: Inkarayku

“Native Sounds Downtown!” 2019 Lineup Features Folk Musicians
Free Concerts in June, July and August at the National Museum of the American Indian in New York
06.03.2019
American Indian Museum Heye Center Public Programs
Martin B-26B-25-MA Marauder Flak-Bait
National Air and Space Museum Commemorates 75th Anniversary of D-Day
Museum Recognizes Anniversary With Activities at Udvar-Hazy Center
06.03.2019
Public Programs
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Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Announces “Race to the Moon”
Apollo 50th Anniversary Event Challenges Runners Across the Nation
05.31.2019
Air and Space Museum Public Programs

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