Jun

08

Spinsters, confirmed bachelors and queer history

Spinsters, confirmed bachelors and queer history

Jun

08

Volunteering their opinion

Volunteering their opinion

Jun

05

What kind of nation do we want to be?

What kind of nation do we want to be?

Jun

02

A few of my favorite things: Muhammad Abdur-Rashid

A few of my favorite things: Muhammad Abdur-Rashid

Jun

02

ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was May 21 – 27, 2017

ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was May 21 – 27, 2017

Jun

02

The devil’s in the details

The devil’s in the details

Jun

01

ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was May 14 – May 20, 2017

ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was May 14 – May 20, 2017

Jun

01

The 50th Smithsonian Folklife Festival builds on a rich history

The 50th Smithsonian Folklife Festival builds on a rich history

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

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

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

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

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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