2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (155+ words) Talk about a glow-up! National Geographic's Museum of Exploration hosts its grand reopening Friday, and it’s celebrating with pop-up displays citywide that let you pose like you’re on a Nat Geo magazine cover. Eight large yellow rectangles, which evoke the…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (383+ words) May 25, 2026, 6:47 PM The Smithsonian Castle, the oldest building in the Smithsonian Institution’s museum complex, is open to visitors this summer during an extensive renovation project. The 171-year-old building on the National Mall, built before the Civil War, reopened to the…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (472+ words) May 19, 2026, 11:05 AM The Smithsonian National Museum of American History has opened a new exhibit marking the nation’s past 250 years. Called “In Pursuit of Life, Liberty & Happiness,” it features 250 artifacts and adds live performances to create a more immersive visitor experience....

9+ mon, 4+ week ago   (407+ words) SPORTS ALERT: Washington Capitals eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoff contention November 14, 2025, 5:46 PM The Smithsonian’s popular National Air and Space Museum was one of the first museums that reopened to the public Friday after a monthlong closure during the government shutdown....

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (544+ words) TRAFFIC ALERT: All northbound lanes of Pennsylvania Avenue blocked March 26, 2026, 9:08 PM Among the liquor store, barber shop and dry cleaners at the Watergate Complex’s retail plaza, there is a new pop-up museum dedicated to the scene of the crime that…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (281+ words) March 26, 2026, 4:34 AM The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum is getting a total makeover to celebrate 50 years since opening its doors to the public. In today’s episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP’s Matt Kaufax put on his hard hat to…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1589+ words) Washington, D.C. is famous for its Smithsonian museums, but beyond those well-known institutions the city hides several lesser-known museums worth exploring. Washington, D.C. is not only the center of American politics — it's also one of America's central hubs for museums. Specifically, Washington's…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (389+ words) Hemphill Artworks, the longtime modern and contemporary art gallery and a stalwart of the DC scene, has closed its location in Mount Vernon Square, a sign of the challenges facing art dealers across the country. In an email to collectors…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago   (111+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. The 2025 Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition will open in January at the National…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago   (452+ words) November 24, 2025, 4:35 PM The National Archives has opened its flagship exhibition, “The American Story,” giving visitors an opportunity to get an up-close look at millions of historical items. “We have about 700,000 artifacts in our collections,” he said. And while not all…...