The Smithsonian Institution is taking a break from construction on its oldest building, which opened to the public for America 250 on Friday. The Smithsonian Institution Building, commonly known as ...

Ever since President Trump started playing armchair museum curator last year, the White House has employed a number of strategies to try to influence exhibitions at the Smithsonian. It has sent ...

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WASHINGTON (7News) — For the first time since its doors closed for major upgrades in 2023, the Smithsonian Institution’s oldest building, the iconic “Castle," will welcome the public back this summer.

The language had been removed from wall text in the National Portrait Gallery, but it’s back as the museum unveiled changes to its exhibition on U.S. presidents. By Zachary Small and Deborah Lynn ...

The House on Thursday was unable to pass a bill authorizing the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum to be located within the reserve of the National Mall and outlining a framework for ...

Since Donald Trump returned to office in January 2025, the Smithsonian has been the administration’s favored target for its new museum-focused culture war against diversity and inclusion, and ...

You may not have heard of the sprawling red brick gothic pile at the top of the National Mall, but the Smithsonian Institution Building—also known as the Smithsonian Castle—is one of the Washington DC ...

Photos related to the openings can be found via Dropbox. As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, the Smithsonian will reopen two of its most iconic and historic buildings, inviting visitors to ...

Both sides of the aisle came together Thursday to oppose what had been a decadelong bipartisan effort to build a women’s history museum in Washington. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get ...

From the iconic red sandstone wall renovations to the treasures that will be on display at the "American Aspirations" exhibit, reporting for TODAY NBC’s Ryan Nobles shares an exclusive first look ...

A mighty queen riding into battle on a chariot, alongside a core unit of hardened women warriors. It’s not the fabled Amazons–it's China's Queen Fu Hao and her legendary, all-female soldiers.