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Home 2012 October
Oct
31

The Great Pumpkin has risen

The Great Pumpkin has risen
Oct
31

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!
Oct
31

What real-life monster mystery was solved at the Smithsonian?

Oct
18

Bigger, stronger, faster

Bigger, stronger, faster
Oct
18

Secretary’s Awards for Excellence announced

Secretary’s Awards for Excellence announced
Oct
15

“Air and Scare” is October 27

“Air and Scare” is October 27
Oct
10

Hike the American Trail

Hike the American Trail
Oct
10

Not such a hot idea: Putting out a fire with a grenade

Not such a hot idea: Putting out a fire with a grenade
Oct
09

“Bittersweet Harvest: The Bracero Program 1942-1964

“Bittersweet Harvest: The Bracero Program 1942-1964
Oct
05

Fall film schedule

Fall film schedule

Spotlight

America’s Veterans: Honor, Service, and Sacrifice

The Smithsonian's 12th collaboration with USA Today honors American veterans. Continue reading America’s Veterans: Honor, Service, and Sacrifice

From the Secretary

  • A new $40 million grant will fund America’s 250th programming and events

    A new $40 million grant will fund America’s 250th programming and events

    Secretary Bunch announces a generous gift from Lily Endowment to fund the Smithsonian's celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary in 2026. Continue reading A new $40 million grant will fund America’s 250th programming and events

Kudos

  • Bridget Balog celebrates 30 years with the Smithsonian

    Bridget Balog celebrates 30 years with the Smithsonian

    After three decades answering visitors' questions, is there anything she doesn't know about the Smithsonian? Continue reading Bridget Balog celebrates 30 years with the Smithsonian

On the Move

  • Introducing Troy Huber

    Introducing Troy Huber

    Meet the newest member of the OVS staff: An enthusiastic historian and writer with a touch of Army discipline. Continue reading Introducing Troy Huber

Volunteer Voices

  • Ambassadors needed to meet visitors where they are

    The Office of Visitor Services is excited to announce that we are recruiting for a new season of volunteer Smithsonian Ambassadors! Continue reading Ambassadors needed to meet visitors where they are

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