Photography
You Ought to See These Otters
View 15 outstanding otter images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
This Woman-Led Photography Exhibition Showcases the Diversity of Middle Eastern Femininity
The Middle East Institute show, "Louder Than Hearts," explores portraits of Arab and Iranian women through the lens of ten celebrated female artists
See Five Dazzling New Images of the Cosmos, Captured by Europe's Space Telescope
With its visible and infrared photography, Euclid—known as the "dark universe detective"—is helping astronomers better understand dark matter and dark energy
Never-Before-Seen Royal Family Portraits Go on Display at Buckingham Palace
"Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography" showcases 150 photographs taken between the 1920s and today
See 12 Breathtaking Images of the Northern Lights, Spotted in Shocking Places Over the Weekend
A period of unusually strong solar activity meant the colorful aurora borealis could be seen much farther south than normal
See Photos From the 1924 Mount Everest Expedition That Led to the Vanishing of Two Explorers
A century later, a new book captures the grand scale of the mountain and uncovers more about the expedition and the people at its center
These American Women Left Their Country and Took Their Talents to Paris
A show featuring early 20th-century figures tells the story of how the city became a haven for artists
See New Images of the Horsehead Nebula, Captured in Striking Detail by the James Webb Telescope
The beautiful infrared imagery features one of the best known locations in space to study the evolution of stars and interstellar matter
This Historic Photograph May Depict the Iceberg That Sank the Titanic
The image, which sold for $22,000 at auction this week, was taken aboard a recovery vessel days after the famous ocean liner went down
Extremely Rare Blue Rock Thrush Spotted in Oregon Might Be the First Ever in the United States
Amateur photographer Michael Sanchez captured photos of the blue-and-chestnut bird on a beach—but he didn’t realize just how special the “mind-bending” encounter was, until later
Marvel at These Bold, Beautiful Bridges
See 15 superbly suspended structures from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
See 25 Astonishing Images From the World Press Photo Contest
The winning photographs capture moving moments in the midst of tumultuous global events
How Museums Are Preserving and Celebrating Selena's Legacy
The singer’s presence can still be felt at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History
These 15 Photos Show How the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Captivated the Nation
From Texas to Maine, millions of Americans looked up and were spellbound by the spectacular phenomenon
Take a Trip to Thailand With These Smithsonian Photo Contest Images
See what makes this country so captivating, from picturesque rice paddies to striking cityscapes
The Long History of Art Inspired by Solar Eclipses
For centuries, curious artists have been trying to make sense of the celestial event
See the Winners of the 21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
This year’s top photographs capture the quiet and chaotic from the American South to East Asia
How 'The Magic Man of Hollywood' Captured the Golden Age's Biggest Stars
George Hurrell’s photographs of actors from the 1930s and 1940s dazzle in a new exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery
Celebrate Holi With These 15 Vibrant Photos
Observed around the world, the Hindu Festival of Colors welcomes spring
A Vincent van Gogh Self-Portrait Is at the Center of a New Exhibition on the 'Art of the Selfie'
The National Museum Cardiff is encouraging visitors to snap photos with the 1887 artwork, which is on view in Wales for the first time
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