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People on Twitter are upset that the Smithsonian’s hip-hop curator is white

Should a white woman be in charge of Black art?

On Sep 24, 2018 by Alexis Tatum

National Museum of African American History and Culture noose lynching

Tourist finds noose at the National Museum of African American History and Culture

This is the second time in less than a week this has happened at a Smithsonian Institution.

On Jun 1, 2017 by Josh Katzowitz

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Smithsonian using Kickstarter to save Dorothy’s ruby slippers

Even famous shoes need upkeep.

On Oct 20, 2016 by Audra Schroeder

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You can help the Smithsonian preserve Neil Armstrong’s moonwalk spacesuit

No way is Congress going to pay for this—even if it should.

On Jul 20, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Celebrate the beautiful, terrifying world of polychaete worms

Thankfully these worms mostly live in the ocean.

On Jul 2, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

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This footage of exploding plants is astonishing and kinda hot

All we need now is someone to set this to 'Baby Got Back.'

On Jun 15, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

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The Smithsonian has officially banned selfie sticks

If you're visiting a Smithsonian museum, it's best to keep your selfies stickless.

On Mar 5, 2015 by Rae Votta

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Here’s a glimpse of the Smithsonian’s national ‘Star Wars’ costume tour

This awesome exhibit is headed your way, Seattle.

On Oct 31, 2014 by Lisa Granshaw

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Somehow this zoo figured out how to make otters even more adorable

It's not Mozart, but it actually sounds like something.

On May 27, 2014 by Michelle Jaworski

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Air Force band’s first-ever flash mob is a hit at the Smithsonian

A lone cellist started to play in the National Air and Space Museum, and then magic happened.

On Dec 9, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski

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The Smithsonian is outsourcing transcription… to you

Science and history geeks, rejoice! There's something for everyone in these collections.

On Nov 8, 2013 by Curt Hopkins

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YouTube goes to school

YouTube is trying to cater to schools.

On Dec 12, 2011 by Fruzsina Eördögh