Entries by Laura Hansen

Back to school webcasts for everyone!

The Smithsonian has archived webcasts available for use in all types of programming.  Show a webcast and discuss local connections afterward, or partner with an expert to answer questions and discuss with your audience.  Webcasts can help organizations connect with schools or under-served audiences.  Use a webcast to start the conversation and connect with your mission! […]

A First Look at New Traveling Exhibitions from the Smithsonian

Among other benefits, Smithsonian Affiliates learn about new Smithsonian traveling exhibitions first!  We’re pleased to bring you two exciting new exhibitions that will travel.  The first, Armchair Archaeology: Paul Singer’s Search for Ancient China from the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery details the amazing story of collector Dr. Paul Singer, a psychiatrist by trade […]

Brand New Exhibitions from SITES

Special thanks to our friends at SITES for this update. SITES has been busy planning several new exhibits to meet the needs of our diverse host venues. Whether you are looking for a unique and affordable photography exhibit or an epic blockbuster, we’ve got the show for you. Here’s what’s new: Things Come Apart Through extraordinary photographs, […]

road report: the smithsonian in sunny california

Three and a half days, 559 miles and visits to eight Smithsonian Affiliates in southern California, only just begins to describe my recent trip to the west coast.  I had traveled to Los Angeles to attend the opening event for Cahuilla Continuum: Túku, Ívax, Túleka, the Riverside Metropolitan Museum’s exhibition telling the story of a […]

Smithsonian Science How Online Resources

Smithsonian Science How is back!  Following a successful partnership with six Smithsonian Affiliates earlier this year, the popular webcast has returned with new dates and new topics.  These free, interactive, TV-style webcast programs will introduce middle school students to core science concepts through the lens of Smithsonian research and experts, providing students with positive STEM […]

Need an Exhibition Now?

Sometimes the best laid plans change. If you need to connect with new audiences, bring back regular visitors, or generate press coverage, the following traveling exhibitions, all with complete promotional , registrarial, and educational support, are available soon:  X-ray Vision: Fish Inside Out August 30 – November 23, 2014   I Want the Wide American […]