“Your support is critical to everything we do.” Hear from Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch, on why our ability to reach people everywhere is only possible thanks to funding from generous supporters like you.

Browse exhibitions online, including artwork galleries, and artist and curator interviews.

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Celebrate the extraordinary creativity of artists whose works reflect the American experience and global connections.

Explore all Art + Artists in the Collection 

Browse Artwork by Category or Artist Names A-Z

Enjoy a variety of museum-produced videos focused on American art, artists, education, and scholarship.

Explore all the museum’s original videos

Watch webcasts, artist talks, and symposia

Local and national programs for teachers, students, and adult learners offer year-long professional opportunities for growth, learning, and professional development.

Explore online education resources and virtual programs 

Immerse yourself in Google Street View’s 360° museum images from anywhere.

Tour the Museum Virtually 

SAAM’s virtual reality museum apps present a selection of unique and immersive experiences.

For mobile
WONDER 360
Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death

For VR headsets
No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man
SAAM Beyond the Walls

Enjoy the latest step-by-step guide to at-home crafting with SAAM’s craft master, and check out our video library of crafting projects from past Handi-hour events.

Start Crafting

Eye Level, the blog of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, has been publishing behind-the-scenes museum stories since 2005.

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Join host Lizzie Peabody as she sneaks listeners through the Smithsonian’s side door to search for behind-the-scenes stories. Alexander von Humboldt and the United States: Art, Nature, and Culture is featured in the recent episode,“The Last Man Who Knew It All.”

Listen to Sidedoor Episode 2: “The Last Man Who Knew It All”