Discover how NASA’s shuttle program has led to its exciting new era of space exploration. Learn about the important role of the International Space Station. Uncover what NASA and the space community ...

Celebrate the many 2024 Smithsonian science achievements with a beautiful image of the crab nebula. Nebulas are giant clouds of dust and gas, often forming after a massive star explodes (what ...

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art has announced its 2025 festival commemorating Lunar New Year, a celebration of ...

There are no showtimes for this date. Join Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from "Zhima Jie," the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street. Together they take an ...

There are no showtimes for this date. “Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their ...

In the early days of astronomy, astrophysicists like Kepler and Copernicus spent most of their days looking up at the stars using simple telescopes. They were able to track and record planetary ...

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The definition of American folk art is notoriously difficult to pin down. In the twentieth century “folk art” has embraced everything from Pennsylvania German frakturs to eccentric architectural ...

Limited metered street parking is available. Please read signs carefully for parking hours and permit restrictions. Parking is available in several local lots, including two blocks south of the Museum ...