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Home 2015 November
Nov
30

Happy Birthday to James Smithson, International Man of Mystery

Happy Birthday to James Smithson, International Man of Mystery
Nov
24

The Renwick Gallery reopens with a renewed sense of “WONDER”

The Renwick Gallery reopens with a renewed sense of “WONDER”
Nov
23

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!
Nov
17

“Commemorate and Celebrate Freedom”

“Commemorate and Celebrate Freedom”
Nov
16

Hungry for more?

Hungry for more?
Nov
16

Diving deep brings rewards for STRI researchers

Diving deep brings rewards for STRI researchers
Nov
10

In Memoriam: Frederick Durant and Richard Ahlborn

In Memoriam: Frederick Durant and Richard Ahlborn
Nov
09

Konrad Ng leaves Smithsonian for Shangri La

Konrad Ng leaves Smithsonian for Shangri La
Nov
05

Kirk Johnson, Rock Star

Kirk Johnson, Rock Star
Nov
05

Discount on Dames for Smithsonian staff

Discount on Dames for Smithsonian staff

Spotlight

The Smithsonian’s policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence

The Smithsonian's policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence Continue reading The Smithsonian’s policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence

From the Secretary

  • The Kids Are Alright

    The Kids Are Alright

    Secretary Bunch explores how we must engage young people if the Smithsonian is to “have tomorrow, bright before us, like a flame.” Continue reading The Kids Are Alright

Kudos

  • Call for Nominations: 2025 Secretary’s Research Prizes

    Call for Nominations: 2025 Secretary’s Research Prizes

    Nominations close July 11. Continue reading Call for Nominations: 2025 Secretary’s Research Prizes

On the Move

  • Kim Sajet steps down as director of the National Portrait Gallery

    Kim Sajet steps down as director of the National Portrait Gallery

    Kim Sajet, director of the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery since 2013, tendered her resignation June 16. Kevin Gover, Under Secretary for Museums and Culture, will serve as interim director of the museum until a replacement is found. Continue reading Kim Sajet steps down as director of the National Portrait Gallery

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