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Benvenuto di Giovanni’s Easter Masterpiece at NGA

MuseumsApril 18, 20253KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Today, billions of Christians worldwide observe Good Friday and look forward to Easter Sunday. Over 500 years ago, before Christopher Columbus set sail on his historic voyage to the new world, this 5-panel painting was created in honor of the Easter season. Painted by Benvenuto di Giovanni, whose name means “Welcome, God is gracious”, the…

Natural History Museum Acquires the Rare Winston Red Diamond

MuseumsApril 4, 20254KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Who wouldn't love a fancy red diamond? The National History Museum unveiled the Winston Red Diamond during a special event Tuesday morning. The new display containing the Winston Red is located in the same entry gallery as the legendary Hope Diamond. What a dramatic welcome to the world's largest display of gems and minerals! “But…

Highlighting Black Craftspeople: New Exhibit at the DAR

ExhibitMarch 28, 20254KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Moses Williams worked on the second floor of Independence Hall as a black slave, cutting silhouettes in famed artist Charles Willson Peale's studio. Freed by Peale in 1803, Williams continued the craft until at least 1833 as a free man. His “Silhouette of a Boy” opens DAR's latest exhibit- “Fighting for Freedom: Black Craftspeople and…

Becoming C. S. Lewis: From WWI to WWII

ExhibitMarch 21, 20253KViews 0Likes 0Comments

In the audio portion of “C. S. Lewis: The Myth That Became Fact”, you hear his voice, just as the British public did on this day in 1944. When C. S. Lewis spoke into the BBC microphone, he spoke to an audience suffering through WWII. He was a different man than the one who'd served…

Making a Statement: Lily Gladstone’s Dresses on Display at the Indian Museum

ExhibitMarch 19, 2025980Views 0Likes 0Comments

Clothing says a lot about a person. And for actress Lily Gladstone, that statement is she's a proud Native American. Lily starred in Martin Scorsese's 2023 film Killers of the Flower Moon, which earned her several award nominations, including Best Actress at the Oscars. During awards season, she turned heads on the red carpets by…

“C. S. Lewis and the Myth That Became Fact”: New Exhibit at Museum of the Bible

ExhibitMarch 7, 20256KViews 0Likes 0Comments

“C. S. Lewis and the Myth That Became Fact” opens today at the Museum of the Bible. This Oxford don wrote both the fantastical Chronicles of Narnia and the classic apologetic work Mere Christianity, moving effortlessly between genres to proclaim the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. But what made the radical shift in…

The 3 Most Popular Smithsonian Museums to Visit This Spring

MuseumsFebruary 28, 20253KViews 0Likes 0Comments

These three museums are the most popular for a reason. They're interesting and accessible for all ages, perfect for curious kids and parents. National Air and Space Museum Airplanes and space exploration are cool, and we got from one to the other 66 years. See that history starting with the Wright flier all the way…

Celebrating George Washington’s Real Birthday?

EventsFebruary 21, 20253KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Tomorrow, we're heading back to Mount Vernon again to celebrate George Washington's actual birthday, February 22. That's his birthday according to the Gregorian calendar we use today. But, oddly enough, records from his birth in 1732 list it as February 11th. So what changed? In colonial times, Britain and its colonies still followed the Julian…

3 Unusual Places to Find Fashion in the Smithsonian

MuseumsFebruary 7, 20253KViews 0Likes 0Comments

The Smithsonian isn't exactly known for its fashion. The biggest exhibits that come to mind are the First Ladies' Dresses or Entertainment Nation. But here are a few unexpected exhibits you can find fashion in the Smithsonian. 1) America By Air- Air and Space Museum This exhibit covers the history of commercial aviation in the…

In DC for the Inauguration? 5 Exhibits You Must See

ExhibitJanuary 16, 20254KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Are you and your family coming to DC for the inauguration? Don't forget to visit the Smithsonian while you're in town. If you're not sure where to go, here are five thematically appropriate must-see exhibits for the inauguration. Due to the inauguration, check each museum's website for hours and closings before you visit. 1) America's…