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Three young children lean against an exhibition space about plants

Credit Mariah Miranda

New in April at Smithsonian, “Earth Days @ FUTURES” Will Spotlight Bold New Solutions for a Sustainable World
Plus, a Free “Future Fitness Night” Gets Everyone Moving, “Doing Nothing with A.I.” Slows it Down, and More
03.22.2022
Arts and Industries Public Programs
National Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall
Women’s E3 Virtual Summit To Recognize African American Women in Arts and Culture
03.21.2022
African American Museum Public Programs
Two giant pandas wrestle

March 1, 1985. Giant pandas Hsing-Hsing (left) and Ling-Ling (right) at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. Credit: Jessie Cohen/Smithsonian’s National Zoo

Celebrating 50 Years of Giant Pandas at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
03.16.2022
National Zoo & SCBI Public Programs
Exterior of American History Museum in spring
Collaboration of Disciplines Across Atlantic Coast Conference Stimulates Creativity and Innovation at Smithsonian Festival
“ACCelerate: ACC Smithsonian Creativity and Innovation Festival” Returns to the National Museum of American History
03.10.2022
American History Museum Public Programs
Group of large drums are being played by drummers outside American Art Museum

Courtesy of the Smithsonian American Art Museum; photo by Bruce Guthrie

Smithsonian American Art Museum Presents a Series of In-Person and Virtual Programs as Part of the 2022 National Cherry Blossom Festival
03.07.2022
American Art Museum Public Programs
Toy astronaut stands on a model of the moon holding a knitted rainbow flag
National Air and Space Museum’s “AirSpace” Launches “QueerSpace” Podcast Limited Series
02.28.2022
Air and Space Museum Public Programs
Collected podcast logo and Smithsonian logo
National Museum of American History Launches the Podcast “Collected: Black Feminism Re-rooted”
Explores Origins of Self-Care and More
02.22.2022
American Women's History Museum American History Museum Public Programs
Interior courtyard of Hirshhorn museum at night
Hirshhorn Museum Partners With Laurie Anderson To Present Program Series Inspired by Her Landmark Exhibition
Eight Online and In-Person Public Programs February–July Will Include Artist Talks, Performances and Film Screenings
02.18.2022
Hirshhorn Museum Public Programs
In the foreground of the flyer, text in rectangular boxes reads, Mother Tongue Film Festival, February 17—March 4, 2022
Smithsonian Presents the Mother Tongue Film Festival, “Through the Past Is the Future”
Seventh Annual Festival Will Be Held Online Feb. 17–March 4
02.09.2022
Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage American Indian Museum Natural History Museum Public Programs
Three separate images of women staring into the camera
Smithsonian’s New “Cooking Up History” Series Explores How Women Chefs Sustain Their Communities Through Activism and Advocacy
Series Underscores Female Leadership and Changemaking
02.03.2022
American History Museum Public Programs
National Museum of African Art
“Africa Is Beautiful”: Nollywood Stars in Conversation With the National Museum of African Art
02.03.2022
African Art Museum Public Programs
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Black History Month Programming at the National Museum of African American History and Culture Opens With a Virtual Program Highlighting the Impact of HBCUs
Acknowledges Pioneers in Health and Wellness Including Midwives
01.25.2022
African American Museum Public Programs
Group of students stand behind paintings they have created

Teen Photo Exhibition by Matailong Du, 2016. Courtesy Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery.

National Portrait Gallery Announces Teen Portrait Competition Timed With Museum’s “The Outwin 2022: American Portraiture Today”
Call for Entries Open Through March 29
01.24.2022
Portrait Gallery Public Programs
Collaged image of faces, compass, and natural landscapes
Smithsonian To Host Virtual Symposium About Afrofuturism
“Claiming Space: A Symposium on Black Futures—Past, Present, and Potential” Will Take Place Online Jan. 27–29
01.24.2022
Air and Space Museum Public Programs
Arts and Industries Building
New in February at Smithsonian “FUTURES,” the New Frontiers of Love and Dating
Plus, Interactive Playback Theater Troupe Verbal Gymnastics Explores Black History Month, Testing Exoskeletons With Harvard Researchers and More
01.19.2022
Arts and Industries Public Programs
Smithsonian Summer Camp. In Person and Online
Smithsonian Summer Camp Returns to the National Mall in 2022
Kids Can Spend the Summer at the Smithsonian—In Person and Online
01.11.2022
Smithsonian Associates Public Programs
Three people stand in front of light sculpture

A family in front of artwork Me + You at FUTURES Remixed Family Day opening weekend. Image by Mariah Miranda.

New in January at Smithsonian “FUTURES,” An AI To Write Hilarious New Year’s Resolutions
Plus, Visitors Can Honor MLK Day at a “FUTURES We Dream” Weekend for All Ages, Imagine New Monuments With the Monument Lab, Dive Into Water Solutions and More
12.15.2021
Arts and Industries Exhibitions Public Programs
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Conversation Among Eric Foner, Henry Louis Gates Jr. and NMAAHC Director Kevin Young Headlines December Programming
12.02.2021
African American Museum Public Programs
Holiday wreath against a plain background
Smithsonian Associates Kicks Off the Holiday Season With Virtual Programs
11.22.2021
Smithsonian Associates Public Programs
Screenshot of main characters from film "Eternals"

Courtesy Marvel Studios

Marvel Studios’ Eternals Costumes To Debut at Smithsonian’s “FUTURES” Nov. 20
Museum Display Will Offer First Look at Behind-the-Scenes Creative Vision Exploring How Film Helps Imagine the Future
11.12.2021
Arts and Industries Exhibitions Public Programs
Man and woman with white sculptures of people in natural poses
Courtesy Smithsonian Associates
Travels With Darley
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Travels with Darley

Courtesy Smithsonian Associates 

PBS’ Travels with Darley Host Shares Unique Destinations for 2022 in Three Livestreamed Smithsonian Associates Events
11.09.2021
Smithsonian Associates Public Programs
Exterior of Arts and Industries Building
Smithsonian Announces Full Lineup for “FUTURES Remixed” Opening Festival Nov. 19–21 and Free December Programs
First Major Exploration of the Future on the National Mall To Launch With Bill Nye, Pattie Gonia, SHAED, HBO Max’s Legendary, Kal Penn and More
11.03.2021
Arts and Industries Public Programs
Exterior of National Museum of African Art building
National Museum of African Art To Present “24 Hours of the Smithsonian in Lagos”
11.02.2021
African Art Museum Public Programs

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