Photography
See New Images of the Horsehead Nebula, Captured in Striking Detail by the James Webb Telescope
The beautiful infrared imagery features one of the best known locations in space to study the evolution of stars and interstellar matter
This Historic Photograph May Depict the Iceberg That Sank the Titanic
The image, which sold for $22,000 at auction this week, was taken aboard a recovery vessel days after the famous ocean liner went down
Extremely Rare Blue Rock Thrush Spotted in Oregon Might Be the First Ever in the United States
Amateur photographer Michael Sanchez captured photos of the blue-and-chestnut bird on a beach—but he didn’t realize just how special the “mind-bending” encounter was, until later
Marvel at These Bold, Beautiful Bridges
See 15 superbly suspended structures from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
See 25 Astonishing Images From the World Press Photo Contest
The winning photographs capture moving moments in the midst of tumultuous global events
How Museums Are Preserving and Celebrating Selena's Legacy
The singer’s presence can still be felt at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History
These 15 Photos Show How the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Captivated the Nation
From Texas to Maine, millions of Americans looked up and were spellbound by the spectacular phenomenon
Take a Trip to Thailand With These Smithsonian Photo Contest Images
See what makes this country so captivating, from picturesque rice paddies to striking cityscapes
The Long History of Art Inspired by Solar Eclipses
For centuries, curious artists have been trying to make sense of the celestial event
See the Winners of the 21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
This year’s top photographs capture the quiet and chaotic from the American South to East Asia
How 'The Magic Man of Hollywood' Captured the Golden Age's Biggest Stars
George Hurrell’s photographs of actors from the 1930s and 1940s dazzle in a new exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery
Celebrate Holi With These 15 Vibrant Photos
Observed around the world, the Hindu Festival of Colors welcomes spring
A Vincent van Gogh Self-Portrait Is at the Center of a New Exhibition on the 'Art of the Selfie'
The National Museum Cardiff is encouraging visitors to snap photos with the 1887 artwork, which is on view in Wales for the first time
Five Fascinating Science Projects Using the Total Solar Eclipse to Illuminate New Discoveries
The NASA-supported experiments are mobilizing legions of researchers and volunteers to capture wide-ranging observations during totality, from amateur radio operations to elusive solar plumes to unusual animal behavior
View This Year's 60 Stunning Finalists From the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
The photographs come from all corners of the world, capturing the beauty of everyday life
These Photos Are the First to Show Humpback Whales Mating—and Both Are Males
Photographers spotted the interaction in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Maui in 2022
See Stunning Photos of the Rolling Stones Found in a London Loft
The previously unseen images of the band are going on display in a new exhibition, "Elegantly Wasted"
See 15 Otherworldly Images From the Underwater Photographer of the Year Awards
A hunting monkey, 'kissing' scorpionfish and playful dolphins feature in just a few of the 130 striking photographs distinguished with honors in the competition
This App Lets Inuit Combine Traditional Knowledge With Scientific Data
Indigenous communities from Alaska to Greenland are harnessing information to make their own decisions
Celebrate Valentine's Day With Heartwarming Snapshots of True Love
These 15 photos capture affection that goes beyond candy and flowers
Page 1 of 52