Participants promote a family-oriented fellowship of friends who like to beat each other up while wearing skates

With Washington, D.C. COVID-19 state of emergency, Smithsonian officials say museums to close Saturday, March 14; events canceled through May 3

In an official statement, the Institution announced temporary closures beginning Saturday, March 14

Remote Isle au Haut is integrating time-tested technology with emerging innovations to create its own microgrid

How do you select one image to represent half a century of photography and art? You don’t

When this publication first appeared five decades ago, it was happy to join the fray

From doodle sessions to zoo tours, here's a week of online activities to keep your kids learning during the school shutdown

Through their images, these artists combat the stereotypes perpetuated by American history and culture

With school closures underway, teachers, students and parents around the globe venture into remote learning. Here are some resources to help.

Venturing into the wilderness for often weeks at a time, nature photographer Dawn LaPointe is used to social distancing

In New York City, a desperate need among healthcare workers has pushed to the forefront the question: Is homemade equipment safe to use?

Do some armchair traveling and see the breathtaking vistas of all 50 states while learning about their histories

The 72-year-old animal was the third oldest in the North American population

Authors, scientists and others are offering fun livestream lessons and performances to keep kids engaged during isolation

Tulips, cherry blossoms and orchids supply a ray of hope during self-isolation

Learn hip-hop dance or do citizen science without leaving home this week, thanks to the internet's many intrepid artists and educators

A Smithsonian folklorist examines Jewish humor in the midst of a pandemic

From Vietnam to Antarctica, this year's winners bring you amazing glimpses of a changing world—and the indefatigable human spirit

The new viruses are not harmful to humans or closely related to SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19

Engineers around the world are tweaking drones, robots and smart tools to help prevent the spread of the virus

He was talented and prosperous, but the young visionary worried the art world had left him behind. Then he discovered soup

A planned exhibition at the Portland Art Museum highlights the boldness of their work

The new book 'The Rainbow Atlas' invites readers on a vivid journey across the globe

Steeds who made headlines for winning races now get to enjoy their final years at a slower pace

Despite historic setbacks similar to today's, Americans have become more dedicated travelers

Modified hospital designs have become necessary as the first wave of the pandemic tears through U.S. communities

These virtual versions of classic and lesser-known games are ideal for social distancing

Helping health care workers treat patients and public safety officials contain the pandemic, these robots offer lessons for future disasters

Graffiti artists and muralists are sending messages of hope and despair with coronavirus public art

A conversation about the challenges facing—and the resilience of—the largest reservation in the country, which has become a COVID-19 hotspot

Schools are shuttered, but kids can dance with New York's Ballet Hispánico and listen to a story from a certain former First Lady

“Care Package” showcases Asian American and Pacific Islander artists, writers and scholars as sources of solace during the Covid-19 pandemic

Why not use quarantine as an opportunity to have your homeschoolers master woodworking or engine repair?

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The National Book Award winner's new book delves into matters of family grief and loss

Find the capital cities, working from a list of state names

These paintings, sculptures and illustrations honor the bonds of motherhood

The projects are helping Australia's drought-stricken rural towns find new life as outdoor art galleries

Browse the collections for artworks with a CC0 license as part of the Smithsonian's Open Access Initiative,

An airliner on final approach above a driveway basketball hoop in Floral Park, NY.

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A caver climbs a nylon rope the exit a moulin on the Greenland Ice Sheet.