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The National Postal Museum's website offers a variety of online activities for kids of all ages, including how to make your own time capsule!

The Smithsonian offers many resources and programs to support educators, caregivers, and students in the classroom, at home, and at our museums, research centers, and zoo. These offerings encompass an ...

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Music and spirituality are intricately related, with spirituality often being the inspiration for the creation of music, and music so often creating the desired atmosphere for a spiritual occasion.

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Discover women writers who have made a mark on American history and culture. Learn about Phillis Wheatly, who in 1773 was the first African American to have a book published. Harriet Beecher Stowe’s ...

Join us on Saturday, June 21, 2025, as we mark the first Saturday of summer—Solstice Saturday—by staying open late and hosting programs and performances throughout the day and night.

As the season turns cooler, we stay cozy with clothing that expresses who we are, what we do, and where we come from. Some amazing jackets have been left at the Smithsonian.