Smithsonian Voices

From the Smithsonian Museums

Lisa K. Friedman

Lisa K. Friedman is an author and essayist living in Washington, D.C. 

A photograph of Pluto shows patches of beige, black and grey areas mottled with spherical shapes and many other unidentified features.

From Space to Insects, April Brings New Programs for Curious Minds

Breeze into spring with Smithsonian Associates; enjoy a stimulating class or program in April

The cover of the book, Reading the Constitution, features Justice Stephen Breyer sitting in front of a blazing fire.

Reading the Constitution With Justice Stephen Breyer and Other Extraordinary Programs in March

A blue-necked tanager shows off its magnificent navy blue plumage and smooth turquoise head on a branch of a coffee tree.

Bird-friendly Coffee Takes Wing and More Programs in February

A woman leans on a snaking, split rail fence on a mossy green field.

Embark on a Revolutionary Road Trip and Other New Options in January

A group of men on a boat work to haul nets in on the ocean

The Watermen of Chesapeake Bay and More Captivating Programs in December

A group photo of women in softball uniforms wearing baseball gloves pose for a photo

The Greatest Catcher in Women’s Softball and Other Inspiring Programs in November

An urban skyline appears in the background with lush plants growing in the foreground

A Practical Guide to Rewilding and More Learning Experiences in October

A stunning landscape featuring a wavy sandstone rock formation

Uncovering the Environmental History of the American West and More Fascinating Programs

Wrapped in an ornamental bronze latticework, the angular lines of the Museum rise in stark contrast to the rich green landscape.

Architecture on the Nation’s Front Lawn and More Programs in August

A smiling Dorothy Liebes stands in her studio in her blue apron, supervising two young women sitting at looms with spools of colorful thread and skeins of yarn close at hand.

The Vibrant Textiles of Dorothy Liebes and More Programs in July

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From Space to Insects, April Brings New Programs for Curious Minds

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