Extraordinary times mean ordinary people can be called to heroism. Sometimes, simply doing your job well, with competence, collegiality and compassion, is an act of courage. Continue reading Meet the Smithsonian’s Unsung Heroes of 2025
Nominations close July 11. Continue reading Call for Nominations: 2025 Secretary’s Research Prizes
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
The President’s budget for fiscal year 2026, released May 30, includes deep cuts to Smithsonian federal funding. Secretary Bunch explains the federal appropriations process and reminds us of the long road between initial requests and final budget. Continue reading FY 2026 Appropriations Process
Submit your favorite photo to OCIO and your work may be featured as the lock screen image for 12,000 Smithsonian Windows computer screens in multiple states and countries. Continue reading Showcase your photography as the winner of the Summer 2025 Lock Screen Photo Contest
If you were curating a mixtape of Earth’s greatest hits that might be heard by aliens billions of years from now—what would you include? Continue reading Space Jams: Humanity’s Ultimate Mixtape
Kara Blond brings 25 years of experience to her new role, including previous stints at the Smithsonian. Continue reading Director named for SITES | Affiliations
Salute your colleagues June 11, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the American History Museum’s Warner Bros. Theater. Continue reading Introducing this year’s Unsung Heroes
Salute your colleagues June 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the American History Museum’s Warner Brothers Theater. Continue reading Introducing this year’s Unsung Heroes
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch announced earlier this month that Dr. William “Monty” Graham will become the new director of the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC), effective June 2. Continue reading William (Monty) Graham to take over as SERC director in June
The Smithsonian's policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence Continue reading The Smithsonian’s policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence
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
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
