This year’s Smithsonian Craft Show, Creating Joy, opens Wednesday, May 1, at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. and runs through Sunday, May 5. Continue reading 2024 Smithsonian Craft Show, “Creating Joy,” opens May 1
The James Smithson Bicentennial Medal is reserved for individuals who have made distinguished contributions to the advancement of art, science, history, culture, education, or technology. Continue reading Thomas Haas honored with James Smithson Bicentennial Medal
Wonder & Awe: Announcing our latest collaboration with USA Today Continue reading Wonder & Awe: Announcing our latest collaboration with USA Today
The Smithsonian’s federal appropriation for FY 2024 is down 4.7% over last year. Continue reading Federal appropriation down 4.7% for FY 2024
The Smithsonian’s Tropical Research Institute has a wild hope that an amphibian Ark may help save these special creatures. Continue reading How do we stop the amphibian apocalypse?
REMINDER: The Secretary’s 2023 Research Prizes will be presented live and virtually Tuesday, March 19. Continue reading UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The Secretary’s 2023 Research Awards
Secretary Bunch announced today that Dr. Elizabeth C. Babcock has been named director of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum, effective June 3. Continue reading Secretary Bunch names Founding Director of the American Women’s History Museum
Secretary Bunch announced today that Dr. Elizabeth C. Babcock has been named director of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum, effective June 3. Currently the president and CEO of Forever Balboa Park in San Diego, Dr. Babcock brings more than two decades of museum leadership experience to her new role. Continue reading Founding Director named for the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum
Nominees and awardees of the 2024 Education Awards will be celebrated at an evening reception April 10 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Please RSVP by March 29 if you would like to attend. Continue reading 2024 Education Awards will be presented April 10
The new Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration began his new role February 20. Continue reading David Purvis joins Smithsonian Enterprises
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
