The only constitutionally mandated event on Inauguration Day is for the president-elect to take the oath of office. But on ...

This year, the Institution’s museums are bringing to the public everything from the flair of state fairs to the artwork of ...

The Historical Society hired an art student a century ago to reproduce historic portraits of Indigenous people at the Smithsonian.

Before Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Jan. 20, look back at what past Inauguration ...

The presidential inauguration has long been an opportunity for the first lady to make an immediate first impression — and ...

The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History's exhibits and facilities (including restrooms, several gift shops and two cafes) are free to visit, but fees do apply for the Butterfly Pavilion ...

People are buzzing about Melania Trump's inauguration morning outfit as she and the president-elect visit church and the ...

About 7,000 public servants make up the Smithsonian Institution. That’s a fact that Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III ...

Pictures of Belonging” traces the careers of three female artists who flourished despite the U.S. government’s imprisonment ...

Nesmith native Denise Nesmith Washington has found national fame as The Hair Hat Lady. Her ornate synthetic hair hats and ...

Visitors can reach the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture by taking the Metro's Blue, Orange or Silver lines to Smithsonian station or Federal Triangle station.

Texas officially recognized MLK Day in 1991. Today, it remains the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service.