Please join Secretary Bunch Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 10 a.m. in-person in the Ring Auditorium at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden for a Smithsonian All-Staff meeting. This will be a hybrid event with both a live audience and a livestream on Prism for those who cannot attend in person. Continue reading Save the Date! Secretary’s Town Hall Meeting: Sept. 20 at 10 a.m.
Assistant Inspector General for Audits Joan Mockeridge will serve as the Acting Inspector General after Helm’s departure until a new IG is selected by the Board of Regents. Continue reading Inspector General Cathy Helm retires Sept. 1
So you think you can dance? Or sing, or play the banjo? We want you! Continue reading So you think you can dance? Or sing, or play the banjo? We want you!
The Smithsonian is home to the best in American art and craft, but not all of our talented artists are represented in museum galleries. Continue reading 2024 Artists at Work
Meet Beth Ziebarth and the Office of Diversity Continue reading Meet Beth Ziebarth and the Office of Diversity
Dr. Julia Novakowski will become the Smithsonian’s new Director for the Office for Educational Technology, effective July 31, 2023. Continue reading Office of Educational Technology has a new director
Nominations are open for the 2023 Secretary’s Research Prizes. The Prizes, organized by the Smithsonian Congress of Scholars, recognize excellence in recent research across the Smithsonian and reflect the diversity of research at the Institution. Continue reading Nominations now open: 2023 Secretary’s Research Awards
Melanie Adams will serve as Interim Director Continue reading Nancy Yao steps down as founding director of the National Museum of American Women’s History
Don’t be afraid to ask! Continue reading Everything you ever wanted to know about the 2023 Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Kristi Delich, who has been serving as the Acting Director of the Office of Visitor Services within the Office of Communications and External Affairs since 2022, will continue to serve as the office’s new Director. Continue reading Kristi Delich steps up as Director of the Office of Visitor Services and Volunteer Management
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
A chance encounter and a new exhibition demonstrate the power of photography to “Secure the shadow, ere the substance fade.” Continue reading From Shadow to Substance
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
Kara Blond brings 25 years of experience to her new role, including previous stints at the Smithsonian. Continue reading Director named for SITES | Affiliations
Relive the highlights from this year's Volunteer Appreciation Event--or experience the event for the first time through the miracle of video. Continue reading Highlights from the 2025 Volunteer Appreciation Event
