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Nov 21, 2016

The Smithsonian Will Display The Bucket That Began The ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ For ALS

It will go on view at the National Museum of American History on Tuesday as part of a new permanent exhibit on “Giving in America.”

Feb 02, 2016

Smithsonian’s African American History And Culture Museum Is Set To Open In September

September 24th, to be exact. President Barack Obama will preside.

Nov 19, 2015

Photos: A Year From Opening, The Exterior Of The African American History Museum Is Complete

The museum that will one day trace the milestones of African American history and culture reaches its own landmark.

Oct 29, 2015

The African American History Museum Will Become The Canvas For A Temporary Video Installation

A three-night event will celebrate the construction of the building’s exterior, one year ahead of the museum’s planned opening.

Aug 10, 2015

This Is The Oldest Known Photograph Of The Smithsonian Castle

It will go on display for the Institution’s 169th birthday.

Nov 07, 2014

Latest Smithsonian Digitization Project Shows History of Currency In D.C.

Transcribe old bank note proofs! Learn about D.C.’s banking history!

Aug 12, 2014

Smithsonian Seeking Volunteers To Help With Massive Digitization Project

Be a community archivist! Help the Smithsonian digitize their collection!

Aug 02, 2013

Smithsonian Says It’s Not ‘Currently Seeking to Add’ Trayvon Martin’s Hoodie to Collection

“Any items connected to the Trayvon Martin case – should they even become available – would have to go through that lengthy process,” a statement from the Smithsonian says.

Jul 11, 2013

Smithsonian Vendor Workers Walk Out Over Low Pay

Employees of vendors that operate concessions inside the Smithsonian Institution’s museums are picketing along the National Mall today in protest over low wages.

Jul 10, 2013

Chair of Hirshhorn’s Board of Trustees Quits

The post-Bubble shakeup at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden continued today with the sudden resignation of the chair of its board of trustees.

 
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