Watch as our Smithsonian Gardens staff and volunteers (very) quickly put together the Smithsonian Christmas tree–one of the most visible and anticipated of all our holiday displays. Continue reading One tall tree, one short morning
As highlighted at the Summer All-Staff meeting, relive the moving moments that brought the Space Shuttle Discovery to the Smithsonian. Continue reading Discovery arrives
A new mobile app from Google Maps answers the age-old question of Smithsonian visitors: “Where the heck am I?” Continue reading Smithsonian museums now mapped from the inside out
Precious bits of the solar system are held under lock and key at the Smithsonian’s Antarctic meteorite storage laboratory in the wilds of Maryland. Continue reading Behind the scenes: Get the inside dirt on the meteorite clean lab
Frog-eating bats looking for delicious cuisses de grenouilles can’t afford the indigestion that comes from eating a poison dart frog instead. How do they tell the difference? Continue reading Meet our Scientist: Rachel Page is not afraid of the dark
Frogs are endangered around the world, but a Smithsonian scientist has discovered something with major implications for their survival. Continue reading Meet our Scientist: Justin Touchon, Frog Follower
Rachel Collin once collected snails in her garden and kept them as pets. Now she directs important research on marine gastropods. Continue reading Meet Our Scientists: Rachel Collin, gastropod aficionada
Matt Carrano digs deep into all things dinosaur in this new video. Continue reading Meet our Scientists: Matthew Carrano, Dinosaur Hunter
What’s possibly the most calming yet nerve-racking job in the world? Come behind the scenes of the Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery of Art to find out!
Continue reading Zen and the Art of Conservation: Behind the Scenes at the Freer Gallery of Art Labs
Whether she’s being chased by an orangutan or collaring capuchins, life in the field is rarely boring for Meg Crofoot. Continue reading Meet our Scientist: Meg Crofoot, Monkey Monitor
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
