The Story Behind the Real Ruby Slippers, Which Were Stolen and Later Sold for $32.5 Million

Dorothy’s ruby-red slippers in The Wizard of Oz are the most iconic shoes in cinema history. Four film-worn pairs are known ...
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National Museum of Asian Art Opens Moongate Cafe

New Walk-In Dining Space on the National Mall Inspired by Traditions and Cultures of Asia ...
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How the Journey Began: 55 Years of Traveling the World with Smithsonian

Smithsonian's educational travel program was one of the first of its kind when it debuted nationally in 1970, and it quickly ...

8 December museum events that will make you grateful the shutdown is over

With the government shutdown in the rearview mirror, local museums and cultural institutions are once again offering public ...