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Oct 03, 2018

Wow, The Smithsonians Really Love ‘Mean Girls’

They’re not regular museums, they’re cool museums.

Oct 02, 2018

Why You’ll Need Timed Passes To Get Into The African American History Museum Again

The institution suspended its ticketing program on weekdays for the month of September as part of a pilot program to test free entry. Now the timed tickets are back.

Sep 19, 2018

First Smithsonian African American Film Festival Will Feature Netflix’s Quincy Jones Documentary

The National Museum of African American History and Culture’s first film festival will include a partnership with a streaming giant.

Sep 19, 2018

You Can Visit The Newseum And Other Not-Free Museums For Free On Saturday

Museum Day grants free access to the Newseum, National Museum of Women in the Arts, and more on Saturday with a special ticket.

Sep 11, 2018

Latinos Still Largely Excluded From Smithsonian Jobs, According To Report

The proportion of Latinos working at the Smithsonian still lags behind that of the total Latino population in the U.S.

Jul 25, 2018

You Can Now Explore The Renwick’s ‘Burning Man’ Exhibit In Virtual Reality

Is the Renwick Gallery’s “Burning Man” exhibit the new “Second Life”?

Jun 26, 2018

How To Get The Most Out Of The Smithsonian Folklife Festival

There’s food, performances, panel discussions and more to check out. Here’s the best of each day.

Jun 26, 2018

The Mall Is Getting A Native American Veterans Memorial. Here’s What It Will Look Like

The memorial is scheduled to break ground at the National Museum of the American Indian next September and open in late 2020.

 
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