There are no showtimes for this date. June 6, 1944: The largest Allied operation of World War II began in Normandy, France. Yet, few know in detail exactly why and how, from the end of 1943 through ...

A Beautiful Planet is a breathtaking portrait of Earth from space, providing a unique perspective and increased understanding of our planet and galaxy as never seen before. One of the greatest ...

Cellphones put the power of the world at our fingertips and it's all made possible by rocks formed millions of years ago, ...

12:40pmstart time has already passed for this movie 3:10pmstart time has already passed for this movie Soar with The Blue Angels in a brand-new documentary featuring never-before-seen footage that ...

Why Work at the Smithsonian? The Smithsonian is the guardian of some of our nation’s most valuable scientific, historic, and artistic treasures, and is a leader in research, innovation, and discovery.

Artist Daniel Minter created this installation for the exhibition In Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World. PHOTO National Museum of African American History and Culture A violin, a charm ...

The Smithsonian shares the depth and breadth of the institution’s extraordinary collections and research with learners of all ages and educators everywhere. Our more than 300 educators and 200 ...

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the American cartoonist Crockett Johnson created a series of paintings on mathematical subjects. They’re based on theorems, laws, and mathematical figures, but ...

The Smithsonian strives to make all visitors feel welcome. All Smithsonian Institution buildings have at least one accessible entrance. Patrons are welcome to use mobility devices such as wheelchairs, ...

The Smithsonian is one of the world’s foremost research centers in science, the arts, and the humanities. In addition to research pursued by the museums, the following facilities specialize in areas ...

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