Announcement
Part of the Smithsonian's Viewfinder, a women’s film and video series, "Joan Jonas: The Inner Worlds of Video" will take place on February 4 at 5:30pm EST.
Announcement
Viewfinder features free monthly screenings of rarely seen short films and videos, followed by conversations with artists, filmmakers, and Smithsonian curators.
News
The National Museum of American History is seeking first-person accounts for Stories of 2020, a time capsule about the whirlwind year.
News
On the evening of the vote, Senator Mike Lee of Utah said the US does not need “separate but equal” museums.
News
Minneapolis museums and the Smithsonian are some of the first to announce their second closures, starting this weekend.
News
Indigenous people serve in the US Armed Services at a higher rate than any other group, but their contributions are often diminished. A new memorial in Washington, DC, hopes to change that.
Announcement
For Native American Heritage Month, the Native Cinema Showcase includes over 60 free online screenings representing 49 Native Nations in 12 different countries.
Announcement
Join the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art for a free online music festival featuring world-renowned musicians from India, France, Iran, and Morocco.
Art
The National Museum of the American Indian will be hosting two screenings of the documentary More Than a Word alongside a conversation with activist Amanda Blackhorse, who took pro football to court.
News
If approved by the Senate, it would become the first Smithsonian museum specifically dedicated to the history and culture of Latinx communities.
News
"In 2020, there are only five full-time Black employees on a staff of over 40. There are no Black curators in a museum solely dedicated to the arts and culture of Africa," the letter reads.
Announcement
The series comprises three panels of scholars, faith leaders, and public figures exploring key issues related to spirituality and Asian religions.