Birds and beans and other fascinating connections are in the lineup this February! smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithson…

Our February program guide is here! As the nation marks #BlackHistoryMonth many upcoming Associates programs offer the opportunity to examine aspects of one of the defining issues of American history: the struggle for freedom and equality. View the guide: s.si.edu/February2024

How will different regions across Asia celebrate the Year of the Dragon this weekend? Learn more--play with dragons, take virtual tours, listen to music, watch videos and more. Happy Lunar New Year! s.si.edu/3S0EF9P #SILunarNewYear #SmithsonianAsianArt

Tomorrow! Join us for an evening exploring the Terracotta Warriors and the legacy of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi, who founded an empire and profoundly shaped the visible expression of Chinese imperial power for centuries to come. smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tick…

Did you know? The Mother Tongue Film Festival is a free festival dedicated to exploring and celebrating language. Featuring 23 films in 27 languages from communities around the globe, #MotherTongue2024 will be an event unlike any other! mothertongue.si.edu Recovering Voices

Online tickets are now available for our conversation with former Supreme Court Associate Justice Stephen Breyer and NPR's Nina Totenberg on March 27 at 7:45 p.m. ET. Please note in-person tickets are sold out. Register: s.si.edu/JusticeBreyer Photo: Fred Schilling

Did you know a person born on February 29 is called a "leapling"? This special episode gives you the lowdown on leap day featuring the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum museum. Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/342vBGy

Online and in person, Smithsonian Associates offers classes, discussions and lectures for curious minds. Check out what's coming up in March! smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithson…

We are the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum. We share the often-untold stories and accomplishments of women, individually and collectively, to better understand our past and inspire our future. Learn more: s.si.edu/47QI95T #WomensHistoryMonth #SmithsonianWHM

Our March program guide is here—with over 200 online and in-person lectures, seminars, performances, studio arts classes, and study tours! March is #WomensHistoryMonth, and we have many opportunities to learn about women’s achievements and contributions: s.si.edu/March2024

Just announced! We're excited to welcome back Erik Larson for an in-person event at Smithsonian NMNH on May 1. He'll be discussing his new book "The Demon of Unrest" which examines the five months that led to the start of the Civil War. Register for the program: s.si.edu/ErikLarson

Tune in to Dr. Jennifer Paxton’s Smithsonian Associates seminar “Wales and England: From King Arthur to King Charles III”! She’ll analyse Welsh nationalism + its impact over history on everything from politics to Shakespeare. 🗓️Wed 27 Mar, 6:30-8:30pm ET 🎟️$35 🖇️smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tick…

Countdown to #2024Folklife Festival: 100 days! For #WomensHistoryMonth, meet a few of the artists participating in the “Indigenous Voices of the Americas” program with National Museum of the American Indian this summer, June 26–July 1! 🧵

Our April program guide is here—with over 200 livestreamed and in-person lectures, seminars, performances, studio arts classes, and study tours! View the guide: s.si.edu/April2024

“Wonder & Awe” is a new guide featuring tips for exploring objects in the sky, examining the tools that help us better understand the universe, and exploring ways culture and the arts have used the cosmos to stimulate our imaginations s.si.edu/WonderAndAweGu… #SmithsonianEclipse

#Eclipse day is finally here! In DC, the partial eclipse will begin at 2:04 pm and end at 4:32 pm, with maximum eclipse (87% of the Sun covered) at 3:20 pm. Not in DC? Check out the timing where you are: s.si.edu/4cYLJxo

Our May program guide is here—with over 200 livestreamed and in-person lectures, seminars, performances, studio arts classes, and study tours! View the guide: s.si.edu/May2024 Stay in touch: s.si.edu/EAlerts

Just announced—2024 Smithsonian Sleepovers dates! We’re hosting six overnight adventures at Smithsonian NMNH this summer for kids ages 8 to 14 and their adult chaperones. Learn more: s.si.edu/Sleepovers2024

From roadside attractions to great white sharks, here's what's happening Smithsonian Associates in July. bit.ly/4cI31xw