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Smithsonian museums closed amid shutdown

Oct 13, 2025

Trump confirms review of Smithsonian US history

Aug 19, 2025

Trump accuses Smithsonian of 'radical' activism

The White House released a scathing report accusing the Smithsonian of engaging in "extreme political activism" and presenting "a radical view of American history."

Jul 6

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White House to conduct review of Smithsonian exhibitions

Aug 13, 2025

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Smithsonian removes reference to Trump's impeachments from exhibit

Aug 2, 2025

Oprah portrait unveiled at Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery

Dec 14, 2023

Fayetteville State helps transcribe documents from post-slavery life

May 4, 2021

'Mixed-ish' star shares family legacy

Feb 17, 2021

Pandas play in snow at Smithsonian's National Zoo: VIDEO

Feb 1, 2021

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Jul 6

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Jul 1

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Panda tumbles from limb at National Zoo, climbs back up

May 10, 2018

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Say bye bye to Bao Bao the panda

Mar 26, 2017

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Smithsonian National Museum of American History gathering artifacts from deadly US Capitol riot

The museum's director is asking the public to save any materials that could potentially be considered for future acquisition and to send photos and descriptions of these artifacts.

Jan 14, 2021

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Sen. Mike Lee blocks votes to establish Smithsonian museums for Latinos, women

Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah reasoned that the US does not need "separate but equal museums."

Dec 11, 2020

Smithsonian's National Zoo

Baby panda squeals and grunts during first veterinary exam at National Zoo

Baby giant panda at Washington's National Zoo was very talkative during the little cub's first veterinary exam, two days before turning a month old.

Sep 22, 2020

Birth of panda cub brings 'joyous news' to the National Zoo

The zoo said in a release that its panda team heard the baby vocalize.

Aug 22, 2020

Panda cam: A giant panda at the Smithsonian's National Zoo may be about to give birth

A giant panda at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington may be about to give birth.

Aug 17, 2020