The capital of the U.S. is filled with museums -- many of them free to visit as they're part of the Smithsonian. It's no wonder these places are so popular.

Scientists at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Maryland have planted more than 33,000 saplings from 20 ...

The carousel was first desegregated when part of Gwynn Oak Amusement Park in Baltimore in 1963. It was moved to the National ...

The Smithsonian’s restored National Carousel is back in action on the National Mall, welcoming riders again on April 24, 2026 ...

The carousel at the National Mall has finally returned from being refurbished. After nearly three years away, it will welcome ...

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Go on a crawl through more than two dozen independent bookstores, take a spin on the Smithsonian's restored carousel, or go green at an Earth Day festival.

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The Smithsonian is celebrating America's 250th birthday in part by temporarily opening a building that is nearly as old as the nation itself. Here's what you need to know about the plan to reopen the ...