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America’s Veterans: Honor, Service, and Sacrifice

America’s Veterans: Honor, Service, and Sacrifice
Oct
24

Ambassadors needed to meet visitors where they are

Ambassadors needed to meet visitors where they are
Oct
24

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
Oct
24

2024 Use or Lose Leave Guidance

2024 Use or Lose Leave Guidance
Oct
23

Allen Collins studies the diversity of jellyfish to help piece together answers about ocean ecosystems

Allen Collins studies the diversity of jellyfish to help piece together answers about ocean ecosystems
Oct
23

Visit the 2024 Federal Open Enrollment Virtual Benefits Fair!

Visit the 2024 Federal Open Enrollment Virtual Benefits Fair!
Oct
23

Join your colleagues for a special viewing of “A Bold and Beautiful Vision”

Join your colleagues for a special viewing of “A Bold and Beautiful Vision”
Oct
04

The Smithsonian Staff Picnic is almost here!

The Smithsonian Staff Picnic is almost here!
Oct
02

Introducing Troy Huber

Introducing Troy Huber
Oct
01

SERC’s director will retire in 2025

SERC’s director will retire in 2025

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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