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In Smithsonian Role, John Roberts Encounters History, Pandas and Trump

Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., who serves as the institution’s chancellor, has always emphasized procedure and avoided ...

The fight to keep space shuttle Discovery at the Smithsonian: L.A. arts and culture this weekend

Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill contained a provision to snatch the space shuttle Discovery from the Smithsonian and relocate ...

Smithsonian exhibit monkeys around with the scientific evidence on human origins

The National Museum of Natural History’s Hall of Human Origins vastly distorts the scientific evidence on human evolution, ...

Artist pulls art from Smithsonian gallery after museum tries to alter her trans Statue of Liberty painting

National Portrait Gallery loses Amy Sherald exhibition after disagreement over the display of her controversial transgender ...

Zoo New England names Smithsonian deputy director as new CEO

The former deputy director of the Smithsonian National Zoo brings conservation expertise as she prepares to lead Boston's ...

Space for Humanity Immortalized at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum

Today, the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum opened five new galleries, part of its monumental ...

Shuttle Discovery’s Texas transfer launches cost concerns

The Smithsonian Institution is resisting an effort from Texas lawmakers to transport the space shuttle Discovery from a ...

Big Tex is stepping into history and out of Texas

His famous size-96 Lucchese boots are heading to Washington, D.C., where they'll be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution as part of a new exhibit.