National Portrait Gallery
These American Women Left Their Country and Took Their Talents to Paris
A show featuring early 20th-century figures tells the story of how the city became a haven for artists
How Museums Are Preserving and Celebrating Selena's Legacy
The singer’s presence can still be felt at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History
Pioneering Artist Faith Ringgold Stitched Together Stories of Black Life
The Harlem-born painter, who died this week at age 93, elevated the everyday lives of Black Americans and fought for representation in major museums
How 'The Magic Man of Hollywood' Captured the Golden Age's Biggest Stars
George Hurrell’s photographs of actors from the 1930s and 1940s dazzle in a new exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery
Fantastical Art Joins Hundreds of Blooming Orchids to Shed Light on Conservation Efforts
Smithsonian Gardens’ 28th annual orchid exhibition is underway at the Kogod Courtyard
See Long-Lost Artifacts From Early Black Cinema
Now open in Detroit, "Regeneration: Black Cinema, 1898–1971" showcases nearly 200 rare props, posters, photographs and more
Twenty-Four Smithsonian Shows to See in 2024
Election-year items, truth serum, Nigerian art and a pioneering self-driving car are on display this year
What the Color Purple Means to Oprah Winfrey
A new Shawn Michael Warren portrait of the legendary talk show host is now on view at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery
How Sandra Day O’Connor Brought Compromise to the Supreme Court
The first woman justice to serve on the nation's highest court died on Friday at age 93
Smithsonian Scholars Recommend Their Favorite Books of 2023
Curators and staffers satisfied their endless curiosity with novels, short stories, biographies, art collections and journalistic reporting
From the Governor's Mansion to the White House and Beyond, Rosalynn Carter Was a Tireless Advocate for the Vulnerable
Smithsonian experts reflect on the life and legacy of the former first lady, who died Sunday at age 96
Beyoncé, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Other Iconic Women Take Their Place at the Smithsonian
This year, the National Portrait Gallery's annual showcase of new acquisitions spotlights female subjects and female artists
Meet the Steely Gaze of Environmentalism
A new show at the National Portrait Gallery focuses on the defenders of Mother Earth over the past 150 years
Why We Need to Understand Frederick Douglass Now More Than Ever
The great orator was a branding genius, and a new exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery showcases his motivations
An In-Depth Look at Latino History Among the Stars and Skies
This summer, a podcast series from the National Air and Space Museum discusses Operation Pedro Pan, Latino Futurism and “Star Wars”
How the War of 1898 Changed History Forever—in the United States and Beyond
When the nascent naval power invaded Puerto Rico, three artists captured the moment, each explaining its significance in their own way
Tony Bennett's Passion for Art Lives On in His Paintings
Smithsonian curators reflect on the beloved crooner's legacy as a musician and visual artist
See a Life-Size Portrait of Queen Lili‘uokalani, the Last Reigning Monarch of Hawai‘i
The William Cogswell painting, now on display at the National Portrait Gallery, was likely a means for the ruler to assert her right to the throne
The Overlooked Histories Behind America’s Rise as a World Power
The National Portrait Gallery’s new exhibition addresses the War of 1898, a pivotal but often forgotten period in history
Find Out If Your Ancestor Is Among These 19th-Century Silhouettes in This Newly Digitized Collection
The itinerant artist William Bache’s portraits are contaminated by arsenic, but now the National Portrait Gallery offers easy access
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