The museum will reopen to the public on Friday, May 21, 2021. Free, timed-entry passes will be required for entry and will be available beginning on Friday, May 14.

Press Room

For general information about the Museum and questions from the media, please call 202-633-3129 or use the contact form to e-mail us. Sign up to receive press releases by e-mail.

Recent Press Releases

April 13, 2021	Selena Photos Acquisition Commemorates Singer’s 50th Birthday
March 9, 2021	Smithsonian Collects Objects From First Known U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Effort
March 8, 2021	Fact Sheet: COVID-19 Digital Photography Collection
March 2, 2021	Dr. Anthony S. Fauci Donates Pandemic-Related Object to the Smithsonian
February 26, 2021	Smithsonian Presents ‘Great Americans’ Medal to Dr. Anthony S. Fauci
February 19, 2021	Media Advisory: Nation’s Leading Public Health Official Dr. Anthony S. Fauci To Receive Smithsonian “Great Americans” Medal
February 10, 2021	Calendar of Exhibitions and Events: March 2021
January 27, 2021	Statement Regarding Puerto Rican Diaspora Activism Summit
January 25, 2021	Calendar of Exhibitions and Events National Museum of American History February 2021
January 14, 2021	Statement Regarding Collecting Artifacts From Jan. 6 Capitol Siege, Rallies and Inauguration Events