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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 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 by Josh Katzowitz

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Smithsonian using Kickstarter to save Dorothy’s ruby slippers

Even famous shoes need upkeep.

On 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 by Eric Geller

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Celebrate the beautiful, terrifying world of polychaete worms

Thankfully these worms mostly live in the ocean.

On 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 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 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 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 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 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 by Curt Hopkins

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YouTube goes to school

YouTube is trying to cater to schools.

On by Fruzsina Eördögh

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