The Smithsonian Institution is closing its diversity office and freezing all federal hiring. The decision will affect dozens ...

The Smithsonian Institution is closing its Office of Diversity, freezing federal hiring and ordering employees back to ...

The museum’s move followed a similar one last week by the National Gallery, as museums try to comply with an executive order ...

The investigation was a global endeavor that led to a Post series exposing the Smithsonian's “racial brain collection.” ...

Peter Bentzon (ca. 1783–after 1850) was not only a free man; he was also a silversmith and jeweler who worked in Philadelphia and on the Caribbean island of St. Croix. Bentzon’s work is recognized ...

The Smithsonian has a unique structure, which means the decision to adhere to Trumps freshly penned executive order isn't so clear.

Indiana Humanities is now accepting applications for one of the Smithsonian’s traveling exhibits to visit small Indiana towns ...

Does the thought of picking up a paintbrush, camera, quilting needle, pastel stick, or calligraphy pen instantly ignite your imagination? There’s no better place to get in touch with—or perhaps ...

An executive order by Donald Trump prohibits all DEI programs at federal institutions. Some have already dismantled them.

Two giant pandas debuted at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo Friday. With the exhibits reopening, the Giant Panda Cam is also working for fans around the country.