Smithsonian TV Guide — Wednesday, 10 June 2026

Browse the full Smithsonian TV guide for Wednesday, 10 June 2026. 24 programmes listed , including 6 tonight. US listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.

Early Morning

00:00 1h

Mighty Cruise Ships

S3 · E6 · Marina Travel

Marina

The MS Marina is Oceania Cruises' largest ship and makes a 12-day voyage with stops at ports in Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Iceland.

01:00 1h

Mighty Trains

S2 · E5 · KiwiRail Science

KiwiRail

The largest rail transport in New Zealand, the TranzAlpine takes passengers in the South Island and the Northern Explorer takes a trip through the North Island.

02:00 1h

Mighty Trains

S2 · E2 · Tren Crucero Science

Tren Crucero

Passengers can experience an exceptional journey through Ecuador's Andes mountain range and coastal region on the Tren Crucero flagship luxury train.

03:00 1h

Mighty Cruise Ships

S4 · E2 · AIDAnova Travel

AIDAnova

The world's first cruise ship running on liquefied natural gas, AIDAnova visits the volcanic landscape and stunning beaches of the Canary Islands and Madeira.

04:00 1h

Mighty Cruise Ships

S2 · E3 · Carnival Vista Travel

Carnival Vista

Carnival Vista is the latest edition to the Carnival Cruise Line, but it suffers from growing pains and it's up to a captain and crew to resolve its issues.

05:00 1h

Mighty Cruise Ships

S1 · E2 · Le Soleal Travel

Le Soleal

A 14-day voyage through Indonesia on Le Soleal goes to places most cruise ships cannot get to, showing its passengers unique wildlife and live volcanoes.

Morning

06:00 1h

Mighty Cruise Ships

S4 · E1 · Norwegian Joy Travel

Norwegian Joy

Norwegian Joy sails amid icebergs in Alaska's Inside Passage, treating guests to glaciers, humpback whales, and the largest zipline in the world.

07:00 1h

How Did They Build That?

S4 · E6 · Shipyards & Slender Builds Science

Shipyards & Slender Builds

A wooden skyscraper built from 1,200 bespoke pieces tests fire safety limits in Milwaukee; a decaying Amsterdam crane transforms into elegant glass offices.

08:00 1h

How Did They Build That?

S4 · E2 · Medals & Marinas Science

Medals & Marinas

Jay Ellis pays tribute to the U.S. National Medal of Honor Museum, looks at the leaning tower of gambling and explores a building that allows sunshine.

09:00 1h

How Did They Build That?

S4 · E1 · Space Stations & Super Inventions Science

Space Stations & Super Inventions

Host Jay Ellis learns about the construction of the International Space Station and about the engineering marvels that were involved in its assembly.

10:00 1h

How Did They Build That?

S4 · E10 · Floating Parks & Upcycled Towers Science

Floating Parks & Upcycled Towers

On inadequate foundations, San Francisco's MOMA triples in size creating an exterior light enough to prevent collapse; a 1970s Sydney skyscraper is recycled.

11:00 1h

How Did They Build That?

S1 · E3 · Biomes & Rebuilds Science

Biomes & Rebuilds

An exploration of various radical architectural designs includes a look at a London railway station, giant biodomes in Singapore and a hospital in Las Vegas.

Daytime

12:00 1h

How Did They Build That?

S2 · E8 · Breakthroughs & Bridges Science

Breakthroughs & Bridges

Exploring the engineering and design wonders of Seattle's Evergreen Point Floating Bridge, Lyon's Musee des Confluences and London's Gherkin.

13:00 1h

How Did They Fix That?

S2 · E1 · Powerships Science

Powerships

Host Mike Davidson goes to Brazil to meet up with a crew who's racing against the clock to use powerships to deliver electricity to a country in need.

14:00 1h

How Did They Fix That?

S3 · E4 · Water Bombers: Fixing Aerial Firefighters Science

Water Bombers: Fixing Aerial Firefighters

Mike works with an aerial firefighting company, fixing and converting a 1960's C130 plane military aircraft into a waterbomber ready for wildfire season.

15:00 1h

How Did They Fix That?

S4 · E4 · Sky Rides Science

Sky Rides

Host Mike Davidson goes to the Alps to help a team install a new cable on a gondola line, fix a steep cogwheel railway track and visits a family farm.

16:00 1h

How Did They Fix That?

S4 · E6 · Tunnel Vision Science

Tunnel Vision

Host Mike Davidson joins some engineers as they work to build the world's longest railway, fix the gridlock and blast and dig their way through the mountains.

17:00 1h

How Did They Build That?

S4 · E10 · Super Stadiums & Extraordinary Elevators Science

Super Stadiums & Extraordinary Elevators

A 70,000-seat stadium defies seismic forces and international flight paths in LA; Zaha Hadid's dramatically twisted 33-story tower rises around ancient vaults.

Evening

18:00 1h

How Did They Build That?

S3 · E1 · Fantastic & Futuristic Science

Fantastic & Futuristic

Host Mike Davidson goes on a global journey to see the world's mightiest machines and meet the mechanics, engineers and technicians who keep them running.

19:00 1h

How Did They Build That?

S3 · E8 · Subways & Sightlines Science

Subways & Sightlines

Featuring a high-rise in Chicago with rippling balconies and the construction of an underground railroad in London that required 26 miles of tunnels.

20:00 1h

How Did They Build That?

S2 · E9 · Mirrors & Marble Science

Mirrors & Marble

The engineering and design story behind the Oslo Opera House, Australia's One Central Park and the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco.

21:00 1h

How Did They Build That?

S1 · E1 · Cantilevers & Lifts Science

Cantilevers & Lifts

Designers share what inspired their radical structural ideas, including a Manhattan skyscraper, a museum in Paris and a cliffside elevator in Hunan, China.

22:00 1h

How Did They Build That?

S3 · E4 · Parking & Sparkling Science

Parking & Sparkling

New York's Grand Central gets a stunning 1400-foot tapering next door neighbor.

23:00 1h

How Did They Build That?

S1 · E7 · Sky Gardens & Seismic Stations Science

Sky Gardens & Seismic Stations

Designers and engineers share what inspired their radical structural ideas, including a massive sky garden in Singapore and the world's most slender tower.