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Three baby cheetah cubs
Adrienne Crosier, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
Help name these cheetah cubs

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is inviting the public to name four cheetah cubs, including these three siblings, born April 8 in Front Royal, Virginia.

Photo credit: Adrienne Crosier, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute

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Project Pride Logo
Smithsonian Pride Alliance Announces “PROJECT PRIDE”
Virtual Concert and Pride Time Capsule Premieres May 31
05.22.2020
Public Programs
Logo for Moments of Resistance
Anacostia Community Museum Launches Moments of Resilience Pages
Online Offerings Include CV-19 Stories of Compassion, Hope, Faith and Perseverance
05.21.2020
Anacostia Community Museum Public Programs
Graphic logo for Viral Histories program
National Museum of American History Hosts “Viral Histories: Stories of Racism, Resilience, and Resistance in Asian American Communities”
05.14.2020
Asian Pacific American Center American History Museum Public Programs
Portrait of man in red head scarf and black shirt saying Muerto Rico
National Portrait Gallery Announces Artist ADÁL as Winner of “The Outwin 2019” People’s Choice Award
More Than 17,000 Votes Cast, Setting Triennial’s Record
04.30.2020
Portrait Gallery Exhibitions Public Programs
Red masked man wearing black shirt saying Muerto Rico
Copyright: ADÁL.
Muerto Rico

“Muerto Rico” by ADÁL, inkjet print, 2017. Collection of the artist. Copyright: ADÁL.

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Space songs poster
National Air and Space Museum Announces “Space Songs: Through the Distance”
Adam Savage To Host Museum’s Virtual Concert Featuring Artists Filmed in Their Homes
04.23.2020
Air and Space Museum Public Programs
Square poster for Space Songs
National Air and Space Museum
"Space Songs: Through the Distance"

The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum will present a virtual concert, “Space Songs: Through the Distance.”

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Horizontal poster for Space Songs concert
National Air and Space Museum
"Space Songs: Through the Distance" (horizontal)

The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum will present a virtual concert, “Space Songs: Through the Distance.”

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Heart to Heart Zine
Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center Introduces “Care Package”
Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center Introduces “Care Package”
04.08.2020
Asian Pacific American Center Public Programs
Graphic advertising podcast "Portraits"
National Portrait Gallery Announces Season Two of Its PORTRAITS Podcast
03.24.2020
Public Programs
sleeping bags
Smithsonian Associates Announces 2020 Dates for “Smithsonian Sleepovers”
Thirteen Overnight Adventures Await Children at Three Smithsonian Museums
03.10.2020
Smithsonian Associates Public Programs
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Smithsonian Releases Season Five of Sidedoor Podcast
Tune in for Squid, Lingerie and Outer Space
03.04.2020
Public Programs
Extreme Weather City
Smithsonian Associates Presents March Program Highlights
03.03.2020
Smithsonian Associates Public Programs
people on stage The Mush Hole

Photo by David Hau

Celebrate Women’s History Month at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C.
02.25.2020
American Indian Museum Public Programs
“Trade Canoe: Adrift”

Caption: Jaune Quick-to-See Smith (Salish/Cree/Shoshone, b. 1940), “Trade Canoe: Adrift”, 2015. Acrylic on canvas. Museum purchase, 2016. (26/9791)

Women’s History Month Programs at the National Museum of the American Indian in New York
02.13.2020
American Indian Museum Heye Center Public Programs
Vai looks on at her daughter Mata

Vai looks on at her daughter Mata, filmed in Kuki Airani, one of seven Pacific Nations featured in Vai (2019)

Photo courtesy of MPI Media

Smithsonian Film Festival Celebrates Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
Fifth Annual Mother Tongue Film Festival Runs Feb. 20–23
02.06.2020
Public Programs
The splendid and the vile book cover
Author Erik Larson Discusses Churchill’s Darkest Year at Smithsonian Associates Event
02.04.2020
Smithsonian Associates Public Programs
Thurgood Marshall book cover.
February, March Public Programming Begins With Discussion on Interim Director Spencer Crew’s Latest Book “Thurgood Marshall: A Life in American History”
“Proud Shoes: The Story of an American Family” Exhibition Opens in Family History Center
02.03.2020
African American Museum Public Programs
skateboard demonstration
Smithsonian’s Lemelson Center Is Head Over Wheels
Program To Highlight Accessibility Innovations in Sports Technology During Evening Event and Donation Ceremony
01.31.2020
American History Museum Public Programs
black hole

Using the Event Horizon Telescope, scientists obtained this image of the black hole at the center of galaxy M87, outlined by emission from hot gas swirling around it under the influence of strong gravity near its event horizon.

Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Presents the 2020 “Exploring Space Lecture Series”
01.28.2020
Air and Space Museum Public Programs
kids outside
Smithsonian Associates Presents Summer Camp at the Smithsonian
01.15.2020
Smithsonian Associates Public Programs
woman holding falcon

Darley exploring falconry traditions in the desert of Qatar (Photo: Travels with Darley)

Smithsonian Associates Presents January Program Highlights
01.08.2020
Smithsonian Associates Public Programs
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2020 Smithsonian Craft Show Set for April 22–26 at the National Building Museum
Contemporary American Crafts and Designs From 121 Artists Will Be on Display and for Sale
01.03.2020
Public Programs

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