National Museum

By MICHAEL KIMMELMAN The neglected National Museum of Iraq stands as a symbol of the slender thread of heritage by which the very notion of a reunified country partly hangs. Compiled by ANDREW…

On September 21, 2004, the National Museum of the American Indian, the 18th Smithsonian museum, opened to the public. The museum is sustained by both government and private funds. 92, 300 people…

The mission of the Japanese American National Museum is to promote understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Japanese American experience. We share…

Let’s Talk!: Teaching Race in the Classroom Date: July 13-17, 2015 Time: 9:00am-4:00pm Location: Downtown Washington, D.C., Smithsonian Institution Race is an aspect of our American culture that…

My wife and I first visited the National Museum of the American Indian – New York 13 years ago when we moved to NYC. It was also one of our favorite spots to take friends when they visited. And…

The National Museum of the American Indian was a private collection of Native American artifacts — actually the collection was the largest in the world with more than 800, artifacts — before…

Giant Robot, a staple of Asian American alternative pop culture, was launched in 1994 as a hand-assembled zine and quickly grew into a worldwide empire. At its height, Giant Robot included a…

The National Museum of American History has devoted entire exhibits to voting machines, polio and Kansas City jazz, but it’s never chronicled American-style capitalism. On July 1, the museum…

Our upcoming American History After Hours event on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, is all about the history of sushi in America, a story as much about cultural heritage as it is about culinary trends…

G.G. Heye with Bella Coola Bowl, 1958 George Gustav Heye, founder of the National Museum of the American Indian, stands outside holding a dish, with Mrs. R.C. Draney and E. S. Robinson to his…

Tishri 30, 5771 Nathan Loube served in the Army in the Pacific Theatre during WWII. He was a lifelong distinguished member of the Jewish War Veterans. For many years he was Commander of the Alexander…

Architects: Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA Architects: Ennead Architects Design Principal: James Polshek Senior Designer: Robert Young Project Team: Aran Coakley, Matthew Dionne, Erkan Emre…

Boeing 747 forward fuselage Designed originally for Pan American to replace the 707, the giant Boeing 747 revolutionized long-distance air travel when it entered service in 1970. Carrying two…

Many of you know the National Museum of American History. After all, it is the home of Dorothy’s ruby slippers, Evel Knievel’s motorcycle, the Star-Spangled Banner, and three million other objects…

The National Museum strives to create a unique learning environment that enhances classroom activities and provides rich experiences that spark a passion for lifelong learning in the minds of…

The first ladies exhibition began with a simple goal: obtaining a dress to represent the hostess of each presidential administration for a new display of historic clothing. It became an American…

Legendary photographer Richard Avedon made an indelible mark on American culture through his now-iconic images of fashion and his intimate portraiture. This spring, the National Museum of American…

Director: Kevin Gover (Pawnee) Total Full-Time Employees: 248 (Washington and New York museums and Cultural Resources Center) Annual Budget (federal and trust) FY 2014: $44.1 million (Washington…