Police arrested a man accused of going on an arson spree early Friday morning on the Upper West Side, authorities said.

Smithsonian's Sea Monsters Unearthed traveling exhibition begins national tour, sharing a missing chapter in Earth's history.

The American Museum of Natural History is relocating Apex, a 150-million-year-old skeleton, to a new spot near its dinosaur ...

Highlighting the best wildlife photography across land and sea, these the winners photos from this year's Wildlife ...

Unusual preservative in specimen jars proved to be a sweet solution for studying changes in genetic diversity among fish ...

The American Museum of Natural History has found a more appropriate space for Apex, a nearly complete dinosaur skeleton lent ...

The Smithsonian’s portraits of women scientists give us a glimpse into the lives that helped shape modern discovery. Each ...

By Sunday afternoon, the steps outside some of the country’s most popular museums, were filled with disappointed sightseers, many of them caught off guard.

It’s one thing for DC lawmakers to see taxpayers as walking ATMs for pricey policies, it’s another to throw us under the bus. That’s what’s happening on Capitol Hill, as ...

Travelers should expect staffing shortages, limited park services and closed museums as the federal shutdown continues into ...

In the Blue Ridge Mountains, Roanoke beckons with an alluring mix of natural beauty, vibrant urban culture, and historic charm. Here’s what to do when you’re ready to explore Roanoke.

The premier museum on Maryland’s history has hired a curator to focus on one of the state’s proudest claims to fame: its profile as a haven for faith traditions. The Maryland Center for ...