Smithsonian

The Smithsonian Institution, and its National Museum of American History in particular, has become the latest institution drawn into the Trump administration's push against museums and cultural bodies it accuses of pushing ideological narratives. The administration has pressured Smithsonian leadership over exhibitions and content, prompting debate about political interference in museums, historical accuracy, and the independence of publicly funded cultural institutions.

A rare two-headed turtle hatchling has been discovered on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The unusual find, reported by Smithsonian Magazine, involves a diamondback terrapin with bicephaly, a rare condition where an embryo develops two heads. Such hatchlings seldom survive long in the wild, making the discovery notable among wildlife observers and conservationists in the region.

The Smithsonian will host 'Crochet Kingpin's Wearable Art,' an event scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 12 to 2 pm EDT. The session will spotlight crochet as wearable art, with the artist presenting work connected to the Smithsonian's programming. Details about speakers, location, and tickets have not yet been released.