Most of the Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C., will be closed to the public Inauguration Day, January 20. Continue reading Mall museums will be closed to the public on Inauguration Day
The Smithsonian’s 12th collaboration with USA Today honors American veterans. Continue reading America’s Veterans: Honor, Service, and Sacrifice
As the calendar year winds down, the Office of Human Resources reminds us to use accrued annual leave or risk losing it. Go ahead, take some time off–you deserve it! Continue reading 2024 Use or Lose Leave Guidance
Register now for the Federal Open Enrollment Virtual Benefits Fair. Continue reading Visit the 2024 Federal Open Enrollment Virtual Benefits Fair!
After 45 years of service to the Smithsonian, Anson “Tuck” Hines, director of the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, has announced he will retire in 2025. Continue reading SERC’s director will retire in 2025
The Occupational Health Services Office will be operating clinics across the Smithsonian all month. Continue reading Get your flu shots this October
The annual Smithsonian Craft2Wear show of textiles, jewelry and wearable art takes place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28 – 29 at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC. Continue reading Staff and volunteers get free admission to the Craft2Wear show (Sunday only)
The campaign’s goal of $2.5 billion is the largest amount ever achieved in a fundraising campaign by a cultural institution. Continue reading Smithsonian launches its most ambitious fundraising campaign to date
You don’t want to miss Mission Barbecue! Deadline to register is September 18. Continue reading Register now for the Smithsonian Staff Picnic
Burba’s retirement means a reorganization of the Office of the Chief Information Officer. Continue reading Deron Burba will retire as CIO at the end of the month
Join Taliia Smith of the Office of Public Relations' Social Media team as she celebrates Teacher's Appreciation Day by appreciating some teachers. Continue reading Celebrating Smithsonian Educators
We are reevaluating and working to improve the survey to better meet the needs of both staff and leadership. Continue reading Update on the 2025 Smithsonian Employee Perspective Survey
The Smithsonian Excellence in Digital Awards acknowledge, honor, and elevate outstanding staff achievements across a variety of digital disciplines Continue reading Nominations are now open for the 2025 Excellence in Digital Awards
Brachman brings 20 years of experience on Capitol Hill and in the private sector to her new role. Continue reading Anne Brachman named new director of the Office of Government Relations
"Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth." - Muhammad Ali Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Maureen Bryant’s half-century of service
