The Anacostia Community Museum was a pioneer in preserving Black history. Will that be enough to save it from President Trump ...

The National Archives, National Museum of American History and Library of Congress are all hosting special America 250 ...

There’s no better place to mark America’s 250th anniversary than the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City was the most-visited museum in the United States in 2024, ...

The Smithsonian’s Civic Education resource hub offers educators ready-to-use tools and inspiring stories designed to turn ...

It's easy to get lost in the nation's capital, but between historic monuments and museums, be sure to check out these ...

As Donald Trump remakes America 250 into a pageant of authoritarian nationalism, museums mount tepid replies.

New exhibitions, grand reopenings and a pair of block parties bring a festive, patriotic vibe to the area around the National ...

On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed, signifying the beginning of freedom and democracy for the United ...

The United States has been shaped by aspirational ideals, often shared but sometimes in conflict and contested since its founding. Much of who we are as a nation continues to be informed by the ...

From a giant steam-powered mining engine to a rare World War II combat glider and a glimpse of everyday life on the early ...