Earlier this month, Becky Kobberod, the Smithsonian’s head of digital transformation, announced the recipients of the first Smithsonian Excellence in Digital Awards. Continue reading 2024 Smithsonian Excellence in Digital Awards
The Smithsonian Wellness Team, in conjunction with the SI Bike and SI Run Teams, is selling special Smithsonian-branded cycling jerseys, bib shorts and caps, as well as workout tees and running tops. Continue reading Start your own cosmic journey
“A writer is by definition a disturber of the peace” – James A. Baldwin Continue reading An author for the ages
The Smithsonian’s Office of Digital Transformation has launched Kaleidoscope: Patterns of Resilience, a website and multichannel tour experience highlighting stories from across the Smithsonian that explore the concept of resilience. Continue reading Introducing “Kaleidoscope: Patterns of Resilience”
The Smithsonian has awarded fellowships to 10 accomplished visual artists from an international pool of candidates as part of the 2024 Smithsonian Artist Research Fellowship Program. Continue reading 2024 Artist Research Fellowships announced
In Memoriam: Bernice Johnson Reagan. She was a beloved member of the Smithsonian family whose decades of contributions at the Institution helped make the world a better place. Continue reading In Memoriam: Bernice Johnson Reagon
Sunwoo Hwang joins the museum at a time when it is expanding its focus on the art and culture of Korea. Continue reading Asian Art names the first Korea Foundation Curator of Korean Art and Culture
Dr. Monique Chism, the Smithsonian’s Under Secretary for Education, has announced the awardees of the 2024 Together We Thrive Planning and Implementation grants. Continue reading “Together We Thrive” grants announced
Get ready to welcome two new giant pandas to the National Zoo this fall! Continue reading The pandas are coming!
Angarella will assume her new role at the Smithsonian May 20. Continue reading Nicole Angarella named new Smithsonian Inspector General
The Smithsonian's 12th collaboration with USA Today honors American veterans. Continue reading America’s Veterans: Honor, Service, and Sacrifice
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
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
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
