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SC slave cabin dismantled for Smithsonian display

Museum Director Gretchen Smith says thousands might have seen it at Edisto but millions will see it at the Smithsonian.

Smithsonian to preserve South Carolina slave cabin

A slave cabin on Edisto Island in coastal South Carolina will be preserved by the Smithsonian Institution.

Government-supported arts agencies brace for sequester cuts

The 19 museums and galleries of the Smithsonian, whose reach includes the National Zoo, will impose a hiring freeze, defer maintenance and delay construction projects.

Sequester doesn't spare arts; check times before you go, ignore dust

The 19 museums and galleries of the Smithsonian, whose reach includes the National Zoo, will impose a hiring freeze, defer maintenance and delay construction projects.

Smithsonian vows regular hours if cuts take effect

The $40 million cut represents about 5 percent of the Smithsonian's budget spread out from March 1 to the end of its fiscal year Sept. 30.

Smithsonian plans overhaul of DC's Renwick Gallery

The Smithsonian says it plans to replace the National Historic Landmark's infrastructure and enhance its historic features with modern upgrades.

Smithsonian picks new US Portrait Gallery chief

The Smithsonian Institution named a leading Philadelphia museum executive and art historian to be the next director of the National Portrait Gallery on Tuesday.

Smithsonian curators scout for Obama artifacts

Smithsonian curators scout for Obama artifacts

Beyond Obama's oath, what to see and taste in DC

The Smithsonian American Art Museum has gathered some of the best artwork from the Civil War era.

Smithsonian to reopen 1 of Mall's oldest buildings

The Smithsonian Institution plans to create an innovation pavilion with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in one of the oldest buildings on the National Mall.

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EDISTO ISLAND, S.C.: SC slave cabin dismantled for Smithsonian display

Smithsonian to preserve South Carolina slave cabin

EDISTO ISLAND, S.C.: Smithsonian to preserve South Carolina slave cabin

A slave cabin on Edisto Island in coastal South Carolina will be preserved by the Smithsonian...

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The new legislation allows the Smithsonian Institution to engage in fundraising and removes the...

Hirshhorn director plans to resign after board splits on 'Bubble' project

If the Smithsonian doesn't move forward with the Bubble, creative stagnation will be business as...

2,000 museums nationwide to offer free admission to active duty military personnel

The groups made the announcement in Washington on Tuesday at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.