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American Bison Return to the National Mall With New Exhibitions and Larger-Than-Life Bronze Sculptures at the National Museum of Natural History

In 2026, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History is celebrating all things American bison. Through a series of ...

Mapping the genetic code of ocean life at the Smithsonian

WTOP’s Matt Kaufax takes an even deeper dive into the Smithsonian Natural History Museum’s “Ocean Library” through DNA ...
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From giant art to amazing specimens, see these 20 new and revitalized Smithsonian shows in 2026

As the world’s largest museum group, the Smithsonian comprises 21 museums and the National Zoo. Each year, its museums unveil ...
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What Do You Get a Museum That Has Almost Everything for the Holidays? One of the Most Spectacular Dome-Headed Dinosaur Skulls Ever Unearthed

The National Museum of Natural History’s new Pachycephalosaurus skull sheds light on enigmatic group of dinosaurs and will be on display during the holiday season Jack Tamisiea The museum recently ...
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Smithsonian Reaches Historic $2.5 Billion Campaign Goal One Year Ahead of Schedule

The Smithsonian announced today that the “Smithsonian Campaign for Our Shared Future” has surpassed its $2.5 billion ...