Melania Trump's dress becomes a museum exhibit - Bad Bunny plays in the background
Melania Trump's official 2025 inauguration ball gown is added to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History’s 'First Ladies Collection' in Washington, D.C.
History redressed: Melania makes her mark, in a fashion, with Smithsonian gown
Melania Trump presented her inaugural gown at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, marking a notable moment amid her husband's criticisms of cultural institutions.
The Moon 'trembles', new tectonic studies show
Researchers from the Smithsonian Institution have produced the first map of ridges on the Moon that suggest tectonic activity important for future human exploration and settlement on the lunar surface.
Half of the world's corals bleached in three years
A new study reveals that half of the world's coral reefs experienced bleaching over a three-year period, marking a significant environmental crisis.
The first in two decades: the Smithsonian Zoo presents the first baby elephant born in Washington
The Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington has introduced its first baby elephant in over 20 years, marking a significant event for the endangered species.
Baby elephant makes historic arrival at Smithsonian's National Zoo as first birth in nearly 25 years
The Smithsonian's National Zoo has welcomed its first baby elephant in nearly 25 years, born early Monday morning, weighing 308 pounds.
History Under the Guillotine of Politics.. America's Largest Museums Yield to Trump's Pressures
The Smithsonian Institution has submitted new documents to the White House in response to President Trump's pressures to present a more optimistic narrative of American history for the country's 250th anniversary.
Smithsonian replaces Trump portrait display, strips Jan. 6 and impeachment references from accompanying text
The Smithsonian has unveiled a new portrait of Donald Trump, removing most references to his impeachments and January 6 Capitol attack from the accompanying text in response to his criticisms and a government directive.
National Portrait Gallery removes impeachment references next to Trump photo
The National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. has removed references to President Trump's impeachments from the wall text beside his newly displayed portrait as part of a planned update to its gallery.
From the takeover of the Kennedy Center to the ultimatum to the Smithsonian: Trump intensifies ideological pressure on cultural institutions
Trump is exerting his influence over U.S. cultural institutions, exemplified by the renaming of the Kennedy Center and the Smithsonian's pressure to conform to a MAGA narrative.
Smithsonian swaps Trump portrait and removes mention of impeachments
The National Portrait Gallery has replaced Donald Trump's portrait and removed references to his impeachments and the January 6 Capitol attack.
Smithsonian Removes Label Noting Trump Impeachments
The Smithsonian Institution has decided to remove a label referencing the impeachments of former President Donald Trump from one of its exhibits.
The Smithsonian Faces New Pressure to Submit to Trump’s Will
The Smithsonian Institution is experiencing increased pressure from the Trump administration regarding its governance and operations.