Smithsonian Books

21/07/2025

Stamp your SMITHSONIAN PASSPORT throughout Washington, D.C. all summer long! This interactive guide to the Smithsonian includes custom stamp stickers, trivia and photos galore! https://s.si.edu/4lLrvuz

21/07/2025

Cross the Cooper Hewitt off your destination bucket list with the SMITHSONIAN PASSPORT, available at Smithsonian stores or wherever you buy books! Step into the museum to admire amazing objects spanning 30 centuries, from wallcoverings to product design. https://www.smithsonianbooks.com/store/smithsonian/smithsonian-passport/

20/07/2025

Happy Shark Week! 🦈 It's widely believed that the largest living animal was once the Megalodon Shark. Read all about it in THE OBJECT AT HAND, which provides information about the Smithsonian's life-sized model of the shark. https://s.si.edu/4eGE8ob

19/07/2025

JOHNNY CASH: THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE MAN IN BLACK is an intimate look into the music legend's life through handwritten notes, lyric sheets, and more. 🎙️ https://s.si.edu/408zYzF

18/07/2025

ENTERTAINMENT NATION is the perfect companion to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History's exhibit on American pop culture. Featuring objects like Dorothy's ruby slippers, costumes from Hamilton, and Captain America's shield, it's both informative and nostalgic. https://s.si.edu/4nU3jbk

17/07/2025

You'll never forget your summer trip to the nation's capital with the SMITHSONIAN PASSPORT! Get your copy today for the ultimate D.C. experience.

Have a great summer in the nation's capital with the ultimate passport to guide you

17/07/2025

The former chief historian of NASA journeys to the farthest corners of the universe in the beautiful coffee table book SMITHSONIAN ATLAS OF SPACE. https://s.si.edu/3GBrD0D

Journey to the farthest corners of the universe in this visually stunning coffee-table atlas by the former chief historian of NASA 300 maps and il…

16/07/2025

There's more story to the stunning Hope Diamond than meets the eye. Uncover its history in HOPE DIAMOND: THE LEGENDARY HISTORY OF A CURSED GEM. 💎 https://s.si.edu/44Ke07x

15/07/2025

It's MLB All Star Day! ⭐ Whether you're rooting for the National League or the American League, GAME WORN features the fascinating histories of MLB uniforms - including the All Star uniform! ⚾ Image Credit: Francesco Sapienza https://s.si.edu/3OeMMxC

14/07/2025

Home to historic gardens and research institutions, Dumbarton Oaks is a stunning museum tucked in Georgetown. It is one of the stops featured in WASHINGTON ON FOOT, a walking tour guide to the capital. The book includes 24 walking tours and maps that are perfect for tourists visiting for the first time or locals looking to enjoy a summer stroll around Washington, D.C. https://s.si.edu/44Mm7R8

13/07/2025

Billie Jean King has won a record of 20 career titles at Wimbledon. Today is Wimbledon's final day for 2025, so learn more about one of its greatest champions in SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN WOMEN. One of King's tennis dresses can be found in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. 🎾 https://s.si.edu/3rRwAus

12/07/2025

The Smithsonian Institution features significant objects and exhibits, and the buildings that house them all are equally impressive! Learn more about their design in A GUIDE TO SMITHSONIAN ARCHITECTURE. https://www.smithsonianbooks.com/store/art-architecture/a-guide-to-smithsonian-architecture-2nd-edition-an-architectural-history-of-the-smithsonian/