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Newsdesk

Press room of the Smithsonian

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Media Advisories

National Air and Space Museum Hosts “Innovations in Flight” Day at Udvar-Hazy Center
Saturday, June 13
10 a.m.–noon
Smithsonian Folklife Marketplace Returns to the National Mall After Three-Year Hiatus
Tuesday, June 16
9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Live broadcast interviews beginning at 7 a.m.
Smithsonian Press Preview for “From These Lands: Sharing Our Natural and Cultural Heritage” Exhibition
Tuesday, June 16
Anacostia Community Museum Celebrates Juneteenth
Friday, June 19
10 a.m.–10 p.m.
National Air and Space Museum Opens Five New Galleries
Tuesday, June 23
8:30 a.m. – check-in
9 a.m. – remarks
9:15 a.m. – open house
11 a.m. – event concludes
National Air and Space Museum To Host Rededication Ceremony
Wednesday, July 1
8 a.m. – check-in
9 a.m. – ceremony begins
10 a.m. – ceremony concludes
11 a.m. – museum opens to the public

Latest News Releases

Traveling Exhibition Service

Exhibition Exploring Democracy Across America Opens June 16 in Smithsonian’s Arts and Industries Building

06.09.2026
News Release
National Zoo & SCBI

EleFest Celebrates Elephants, Culture and Conservation at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Aug. 7–9

06.09.2026
News Release
Smithsonian Names Maryland Educator Dr. Lynson Ablaza as Inaugural 2026 Educator Excellence Award Recipient

06.08.2026
News Release
Air and Space Museum

“Sally’s Night” at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Celebrates Women in STEM

06.02.2026
News Release
Anacostia Community Museum

Anacostia Community Museum Announces Expanded Juneteenth Celebration for Nation’s 250

05.27.2026
News Release
American Indian Museum

National Museum of the American Indian Hosts a National Quilt Along in Recognition of America’s 250th

05.26.2026
News Release
National Zoo & SCBI

When Human Movement Changes, Different Animal Species Respond in Their Own Ways

05.21.2026
News Release
Cooper Hewitt

Cooper Hewitt Celebrates 2026 National Design Award Winners and Honorees at Annual Gala

05.20.2026
News Release
National Zoo & SCBI

Black-Footed Ferret Kits Born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

05.18.2026
News Release

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