The only constitutionally mandated event on Inauguration Day is for the president-elect to take the oath of office. But on ...

Firefighting planes are dumping ocean water on the Los Angeles fires − why using saltwater is typically a last resort.

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery will install a photograph of President-elect Donald J. Trump from Jan. 13 through ...

On Jan. 24, giant pandas Bao Li [BOW-lee] and Qing Bao [ching-BOW] will make their public debut at the Smithsonian’s National ...

Earl Carter, Jr., (1 Oct 1924 – 29 Dec 2024) was the 39th president of the United States, 1977–1981.... Learn more ...

Explore collection items related to Ireland and Irish American history and heritage. Learn how a chance encounter and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival helped launch a revival of Irish American music.

ALERT: All Smithsonian museums in the Washington, D.C., area and the National Zoo will be closed on Monday, Jan. 6.

Oscar Bluemner was known for his vibrantly hued paintings of rural and industrial landscapes. Deeply engaged with color theory, he fervently described nuances of shadows and hues in his painting ...