Whether the subject is angry peacocks or classic American musicals, Franklin Robinson’s favorites are as diverse as his work. Continue reading A few of my favorite things: Franklin Robinson
Adrienne Smith’s favorite things show how music, myth, and legend contributed to her own personal culture. Continue reading A few of my favorite things: Adrienne Smith
What do a cab driver’s autograph album and Columbus’ arrival in the New World have in common? Ask the archivist at the Anacostia Community Museum. Continue reading A few of my favorite things: Jennifer Morris
Over the course of a 50-year career, Pam Henson has helped change the way we tell the Smithsonian story. Her favorite things about the Institution reflect her passion for including everyone’s contributions in the history of a great Institution. Continue reading A few of my favorite things: Pam Henson
The Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage needs volunteers before, during and after the annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival, which will be held on the National Mall June 29 to July 4 and July 6 to July 9. Continue reading Folklife Festival is seeking volunteers
What do a world-famous singer and the migration patterns of Korean red-crowned cranes have in common? Ask Leslie Ureña of the National Portrait Gallery. Continue reading A few of my favorite things: Leslie Ureña
Stardust, silk and Sasquatch–sounds like a band name, doesn’t it? No, these are just a few of Bridget Balog’s favorite things. (Dibs on the band name, though.) Continue reading A few of my favorite things: Bridget Balog
Men and women in the military are often deployed along with their families, whose children attend Department of Defense schools on military bases around the world. Amy Kehs reports on how the American Art Museum is bringing the Smithsonian to kids who may never have set foot in the U.S. Continue reading It’s not just soldiers who are deployed overseas
A newly discovered photograph of Harriet Tubman shows the face of a fierce and fearless American hero. Continue reading Because of HerStory: A lost treasure
Amy Kehs introduces Kālewa Correa, curator of Hawai’i and Pacific America for the Smithsonian Asian Pacific America Center, who shares a few of his favorite things. Hawai’i would top our list, too! Continue reading A few of my favorite things: Kālewa Correa
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
