Hours of exciting discoveries await at one of the biggest natural history museums on the planet.

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

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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.

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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 ...

The 'Treasures, Royal Gems & Jewellery,' colloquium held in Lisbon explored the history, preservation and public role of royal gems and jewels ...

In today’s episode of Matt About Town, on the eve of the Lunar New Year, WTOP’s Matt Kaufax explores what’s being done to preserve that part of D.C.’s history at a new Smithsonian exhibit ...

The Ruth J. Simmons Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice collaborated with the Smithsonian Institution to create a new ...

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