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Snapshot
A peek into our collections, one object at a time
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Buddha With Bite
Meditating on Heruka’s image enables practitioners to destroy all mental obstacles to enlightenment.
National Museum of American History
Selena Coke Ad
Hispanic advertising history includes Selena as spokesperson for Coca-Cola.
Smithsonian Libraries
The Unicorns of the Sea: Narwhals
Not only are they real, narwhals are central to the Inuit people native to Greenland, Alaska, and Canada.
Smithsonian Snapshot
If Dogs Could Fly
The dog days of summer would be a bit cooler for puppies if they could be unleashed to fly around the neighborhood.
Archives of American Art
Cantinflas: The Charlie Chaplin of Mexico
Mario Moreno, professionally known as Cantinflas, was an iconic Mexican film actor, producer and writer.
National Museum of African Art
Milky Way Myth
Among the hunter-gatherers of sub-Saharan Africa known as the Khoisan, a myth has been passed on for generations.
Artist Soldiers
Artists depict the realities of war.
1967 and the Summer of Love
Psychedelic posters capture the essence of an era.
National Portrait Gallery
Celia Cruz
¡Azúcar!
Remembering the Queen of Salsa.
Georgia O’Keeffe at Home
In 1966,
Life
magazine sent photographer John Loengard to document a day in the life of artist Georgia O’Keeffe.
Down These Mean Streets
Urban landscapes and the possibilities of revitalization.
Smithsonian Snapshot
It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s a…Squirrel!
A very, very rare squirrel.
Smithsonian Snapshot
Scraps: From Treasure to Trash to Treasure
Learn about creative, alternative approaches to confronting textile waste.
Smithsonian Snapshot
I Wanna Rock!
The hand gesture known as devil horns, or rock horns, gained popularity at 1970s heavy-metal concerts as a staple of audience appreciation.
The Centennial of President John F. Kennedy’s Birth
A portrait of the 35th U.S. President.
Smithsonian Snapshot
Carrot Man
A dapper carrot illustrates a seed card, which were wildly popular in the Victorian era.
Smithsonian Snapshot
Kitagawa Utamaro
Three paintings by the legendary but mysterious Japanese artist Kitagawa Utamaro are reunited.
Smithsonian Snapshot
Cinco de Mayo
What are the origins of Mexico's Cinco de Mayo holiday?
Smithsonian Snapshot
Panamanian Golden Frog
A deadly amphibian fungus is threatening the world's frogs, and Smithsonian scientists are working to save them.
Smithsonian Snapshot
Orchids and Fungus: A Conservation Connection
Conserving orchids by studying their symbiotic relationship with fungi.
Smithsonian Snapshot
Black-footed ferret
Thought to be extinct until a small population was discovered in 1981, black-footed ferret populations are recovering with help from Smithsonian scientists.
Smithsonian Snapshot
Preserving Coral Reefs
Mary Hagedorn’s team has created a biobank to help the fight against corals' extinction.
Freer Gallery of Art
Cherry blossoms
More than a century ago, cherry trees made beautiful backdrops for photos—just as they do today.
Smithsonian Snapshot
La Malinche
This copper mask was used in traditional Mesoamerican dances.
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