The holiday season is underway in Pittsburgh, from A Celtic Rock Christmas to the Lawrenceville Cookie Tour. Here's what to know.

In 1925, Payne-Gaposchkin became the first person to earn a doctoral degree (PhD) in astronomy from Harvard University. Her ...

The 2027 itineraries bring rare science experiences, historic insights, and expert guides to some of the world’s most stunning places.

Smithsonian Journeys and PONANT EXPLORATIONS are teaming up to offer 35 new ocean cruise departures in 2027. The voyages feature two Smithsonian Journeys experts, who lead lectures and informal ...

This holiday season, the Smithsonian Store is spreading winter cheer with a curated collection of gifts inspired by the wonder and treasures found across the Smithsonian’s 21 museums and the National ...

After being closed for more than a month due to the government shutdown, Smithsonian museums are set to reopen on a rolling basis starting Friday, Nov. 14. The National Museum of American History, the ...

The Smithsonian museums, National Gallery of Art and other sites that receive federal funding are announcing their reopening plans now that the government shutdown is over. While the financial impact ...

Now that President Donald Trump signed the funding bill passed by Congress into law Wednesday night to end the government shutdown, D.C.’s Smithsonian museums will open their doors once again. The ...

All Smithsonian museums that were closed due to the government shutdown are expected to reopen Monday. The Smithsonian’s website said all of its “museums, research centers and the zoo” remain closed ...

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — After a continuing resolution (CR) finally passed through the Senate, House and the president, the government reopened on Wednesday night, ending a record-long government ...

The Smithsonian museums and National Zoo are set to reopen within days after the longest government shutdown in U.S. history comes to an end. The National Museum of American History, the National Air ...

This article was updated on November 14, 2025. Now that the government shutdown has ended after a record-breaking 43 days, DC can finally get back to one of its favorite pastimes–going to the free ...