The recent opening of Deep Time at the National Museum of Natural History received a lot of media attention,but we wanted to get the opinion a a really tough critic: a 12-year-old boy. Continue reading Jake’s Take: Deep Time from a kid’s perspective
One-time aspiring astronaut Emily Key today help mentors the rising stars of the Smithsonian Latino Center’s Young Ambassador’s Program. Continue reading Emily is Key to the success of the Latino Center’s outreach
They may not go canoeing or learn to tie knots, but the kids lucky enough to go Smithsonian Summer Camp are happy campers, indeed. Continue reading Inspiring kids for 50 years
Even if your closest brush with archaeology has been watching Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, you too, can savor the thrill of the hunt for hidden history. Continue reading Citizen scientists dig up the past at SERC
We may not judge a book by its cover but it’s tempting to judge a book collector by what they covet. Continue reading Collecting the Collectors
An early interest in the fossils she found in the creekbeds of southern Ohio helped inspire one of the foremost astrophysicists of her generation. Continue reading Staying grounded while reaching the stars
On Earth Day, Amy Rogers Nazarov gives an update on how the Smithsonian Folklife Festival continues to lead the effort to create a sustainable Smithsonian. Continue reading “Trashing the planet should not be one of our cultural practices”
What’s better than curling up with a good book on a gloomy day? Curling up with a good coloring book! Continue reading A is for Antiquarian. B is for Bibliophile. C is for…Crayon?
The Indigenous people who met Columbus when he sailed across the ocean blue to “discover” the Bahamas were quickly overwhelmed and destroyed by their exposure to Europeans. Or were they? A new exhibition explores the living legacy of the Taíno. Continue reading Taíno: The living legacy of a colonial past
What’s old is new again as musicians explore “Making American Music” at the National Museum of American History. Continue reading The toe-tapping power of old instruments and forgotten tunes
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
