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The National Museum of African American History and Culture is one of the most popular attractions in Washington. MUST CREDIT: Washington Post photo by Jahi Chikwendiu

Smithsonian leader represents a multitude of firsts

by Peggy Mcglone The Washington PostMay 29, 2019

WASHINGTON — Lonnie Bunch — the founding director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture — has been appointed secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, becoming the first black leader in its 173-year history.The…

The paintings, which were commissioned by the gallery and paid for with private funds, are part of the National Portrait Gallery’s permanent collection. MUST CREDIT: Washington Post photo by Michael S. Williamson

Obama portraits bring a million new viewers

by Peggy Mcglone The Washington PostMarch 8, 2019

The Newseum will remain open through 2019, featuring such exhibits at its “Inside Today’s FBI,” above. MUST CREDIT: Washington Post photo by Katherine Frey.

Newseum’s vision fails; future unclear

by Peggy Mcglone The Washington Post, and Manuel Roig-Franzia The Washington PostFebruary 2, 2019

The Castle was completed in 1855. MUST CREDIT: Washington Post photo by Salwan Georges

America’s Castle

by Peggy Mcglone The Washington PostDecember 7, 2018

A detail of the mural shows a scene from about two million years ago. The Fossil Hall renovation should be completed by next spring. MUST CREDIT: Katherine Frey

Natural History Museum Reinstalls Murals

by Peggy Mcglone The Washington PostJune 25, 2018

Former President Barack Obama, left, speaks at the unveiling ceremony for the Obama's official portraits at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, in Washington. Obama's portrait was painted by Artist Kehinde Wiley. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Obamas’ Official Portraits Unveiled at Smithsonian

by Peggy Mcglone The Washington PostFebruary 13, 2018

Guests line up to enter the Museum of the Bible, which opened to the public Saturday in Washington, D.C. MUST CREDIT: Washington Post photo by Bill O’Leary

The Museum of the Bible Opens in Washington, D.C.

by Peggy Mcglone The Washington Post, Jessica Contrera The Washington Post, Ellen McCarthy The Washington Post, and Julie Zauzmer The Washington PostNovember 18, 2017

A pteranodon specimen hangs in its new spot at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in the District, the first dinoaur fossil to be reinstalled at the Fossil Hall, which will reopen in June 2019. MUST CREDIT: Washington Post photo by Lee Powell

First Dinosaur Fossil Re-installed in Natural History Museum

by Peggy Mcglone The Washington PostNovember 15, 2017

Museum of the Bible’s 472-seat World Stage Theater will feature cutting-edge, 360-degree projection mapping and leverage 17 state-of-the-art 4K projectors to turn the entire venue into a stunning and dynamic digital canvas.MUST CREDIT: Courtesy of Museum of the Bible

Museum of the Bible Donors Raise Questions of Conflict of Interest

by Peggy Mcglone The Washington PostNovember 3, 2017

Bible Museum In the Works

by Peggy Mcglone The Washington PostMay 5, 2017