The new season of Secrets takes you across the globe to uncover the truths behind mysterious ancient treasures, relics, and artifacts that could change history as we know it. Tune in to season premiere of Secrets on Monday, August 9 at 8 PM. | Smithsonian Channel

Summer Landscape Architect intern, Tresea, highlights a recent Smithsonian Gardens’ project that she considered a unique and valuable learning experience. #SmithsonianGarden #PublicGardens #UrbanForest | Smithsonian Gardens

Ten ways to pause and unwind at the Smithsonian. ❤️ National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution | Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History | Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute | Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Renwick Gallery | Smithsonian Gardens | Smithsonian Environmental Research Center | National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution | National Portrait Gallery USA | Smithsoni

You may have traveled to D.C. to visit the Smithsonian, but did you know we travel to you, too?! 🚗💨 Hop in! We’re headed to visit one of our Museum on Main Street (Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service) traveling exhibitions in Alabama. Last month, we packed a tractor trailer with 16 crates of exhibition materials. One long ride and five hours of setup later and voila! “Spark! Places of Innovation” was ready for visitors at the Isabel Anderson Comer Museum and Arts Center in Syl