The Smithsonian Castle is a beautiful neo-Gothic building towering over the National Mall in Washington DC. “The Castle” is ...

With its 33 hand carved horses, three zebras and two chariots, the historic Ovid Hazen Wells Carousel will take its last ...

During the renovation of the Smithsonian Castle in Washington, D.C., workers have discovered a hidden chamber. Built in 1847 to store rainwater, the round brick cistern has been sealed for over ...

WASHINGTON — When you think of the Smithsonian Castle, you might imagine hidden chambers filled with priceless treasures or ancient secrets waiting to be uncovered. But what if I told you that ...

View the arc of the sun as it moves throughout the day over the Smithsonian Castle and record your observations. Look around the National Mall in full 360°. Sustainability in Action Learn about the ...

A new book reveals striking images from six decades of the beloved Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition Kayla Randall Smithsonian Voices Smithsonian Books Get the latest on what's ...

ALERT: The National Museum of African American History and Culture and the National Museum of American History will be CLOSED Tuesday, July 9, due to NATO meetings in Washington, D.C. Admission is ...

Dr. Richard Kurin, the Smithsonian’s Distinguished Scholar and Ambassador at Large and founder the Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative, has served as the institution's Under Secretary and as ...

"There is no better final landing pad for New Shepard than the Smithsonian," said Bezos in a statement. "We are honored and grateful." The New Shepard booster that became the world's first launch ...

between the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum and the Smithsonian Castle. The nearest Metro stations are Smithsonian (Blue, Orange and Silver lines) and L'Enfant Plaza (Green, Yellow, Blue ...

The Smithsonian just hard-launched “Campaign for Our Shared Future,” the institution’s largest fundraising initiative in its 178-year history. The network of 21 museums, 14 research centers ...

When travelers are exploring rural Wyoming, on the road between Mount Rushmore and Yellowstone National Park, they often stop ...