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antique fire hat
Smithsonian Spotlight

Irish American History and Heritage

For Irish American History Month, explore our related collection images, videos, and music.
Judy Garland (with Mickey Rooney)
Smithsonian Spotlight

Let's Go to the Movies

Explore images and objects related to the history of motion pictures in America.
Heart Motif, Textile Design
Smithsonian Spotlight

We Heart Art

From amulets to valentines, the heart motif in art and design.
Boombox, used by Fab 5 Freddy
Smithsonian Spotlight

Hip-Hop and Rap

Learn about the Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap and explore our related collections from across the Smithsonian.
painting of yellowstone landscape with rainbow
Smithsonian Spotlight

Yellowstone National Park

Established as the first national park on March 1, 1872, Yellowstone has remained an enduring inspiration.
Louisiana stamp
Smithsonian Spotlight

Explore America: Louisiana

Tour the state during Mardi Gras season through objects, images, and music in Smithsonian collections.
Ida B. Wells-Barnett
National Portrait Gallery

Ida B. Wells

The daughter of former slaves, journalist and anti-lynching crusader Ida B. Wells vigorously investigated and exposed racism.
Votes for women pendant
Smithsonian Spotlight

Votes for Women

A look at the fight to get the right to vote through the Smithsonian's collections.
Captain America 41 cent stamp
Smithsonian Spotlight

Excelsior! Super Superheroes

A look at superheroes in the Smithsonian's collections and remembering Stan Lee.
Bronx Storefront
Smithsonian Spotlight

Latino Art and Artists

Explore Smithsonian collections reflecting the rich diversity of Latino art and expression.
Barbara Dane with the Chambers Brothers
Smithsonian Folkways

Women's Liberation

Enjoy an online playlist of songs expressing the struggle for women's equality.
3 bears caught on camera
Smithsonian Collaboration

eMammal: See Wildlife, Do Science

Place “camera traps” in your community to assist researchers in answering questions about mammal distribution and abundance.