But these updates shouldn’t discourage you from setting foot back into museums like the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History — even if you think you’ve already seen it all.

Covid-related staffing shortages have pushed the Smithsonian to close the National Museum of Natural History through Jan. 5, bringing the number of museums shuttered this week to five. On Tuesday ...

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Smithsonian scientists and researchers work to understand the natural history of Earth. They explore how the Earth and its inhabitants have changed and adapted over time. They explore questions about ...

The National Museum of Natural History welcomed visitors again Friday, adding to the list of Smithsonian museums reopening this summer. The hours are a little different at first: Wednesdays ...

Now, the wait is finally over: On June 18, after a historic 461 days of closure, the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History will reopen its doors. It’s one of ten Smithsonian museums ...

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History will put the “Lion of Merelani,” which is one of the most finely detailed colored gemstones in the world, on public view starting Thursday.

Additionally, more than 80% of the global population lives under some degree of light-polluted skies, according to a news release from the Smithsonian. Visitors will learn about the history of ...