With a month on the job, Al Horvath is settling into his new role as Acting Secretary of the Smithsonian. He sat down with the Torch to talk about how his job has changed, describes his priorities over the next few months and to share what makes this place so special. Continue reading Settling in as Acting Secretary
Secretary Wayne Clough reflects on his six years as Smithsonian Secretary as he prepares for retirement in Georgia this month. Continue reading A Seriously Amazing Experience
Music lives and breathes at the Smithsonian. Join Secretary Clough as he highlights our efforts to share our musical performances, instruments, documents and collections by creating a Smithsonian music hub available to everyone. Continue reading The Smithsonian in Harmony
The Smithsonian could not do all that we do without the generosity of private philanthropy. Join Secretary Clough as he explains our first-ever national campaign to make sure our work continues today, tomorrow and forever. Continue reading The Wonder of Giving
Join Secretary Clough to check out this funky, fun program for teens at the Hirshhorn. Continue reading What happens when creativity meets Smithsonian technology and resources? ARTLAB+!
Be prepared for cuteness, as Secretary Clough and National Zoo Director Dennis Kelly tell us about some of the new arrivals at the National Zoo and the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and how they fit into the Smithsonian’s mission of species preservation. Continue reading Species Survival: What’s New at the Zoo?
It’s July and our museums are full of vacationing families. Avoid the crowds and join Secretary Clough in a video tour of some Smithsonian museums celebrating special anniversaries this year. Continue reading Some special Smithsonian anniversaries
Feeling patriotic? Join Secretary Clough as he explores the sing-along planned to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Star-Spangled Banner and check out the surprising folk who joined in. Continue reading Raise it Up!
The cherry blossoms may be past their peak, but here’s your chance to take a stroll with Secretary Clough and learn more about our beautiful Smithsonian Gardens. Continue reading Spring has sprung at Smithsonian Gardens
Time-travel with Secretary Clough as he takes a look back at the 1960s, Smithsonian-style. Continue reading The Sixties Revisited
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
