As we approach the halfway mark of our strategic plan, Our Shared Future, I invite all of us to reflect on how far we have come. Continue reading Pausing at the halfway mark to “Our Shared Future”
Secretary Bunch shares his gratitude for our volunteers and all that they do for the Smithsonian. Continue reading Please join me in thanking our volunteers
The work you do individually and that the Smithsonian does collectively is more important than ever. Continue reading Join me in thanking our volunteers for all that they do
Secretary Bunch responds to the presidential Executive Order targeting museums and cultural institutions, including the Smithsonian, for content the administration says advances “divisive ideology.” Continue reading Our commitment is unwavering
Please join Secretary Bunch March 24 to celebrate the 2024 recipients of the Secretary’s Research Awards. In addition, Rhea Combs, of the National Portrait Gallery, will deliver the Morrison Memorial Lecture. Continue reading 2024 Secretary’s Research Awards
As we near the midpoint of the fiscal year, Secretary Bunch acknowledges the fluidity of our current operating environment. Continue reading Thank you for your commitment
Change is inherently challenging; rapid change is even more difficult. Continue reading Thank you for your commitment
Even before it has a home on the Mall, the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum is sharing stories of overlooked pioneers Continue reading The Unsung Heroines of American History
UPDATE Feb. 7: Deputy Secretary Meroë Park offers guidance on returning to the office on a full-time schedule. Continue reading How will new administration policies affect the Smithsonian?
As we approach the end of the week, I want to update you on the new federal policies and procedures that have been issued. Continue reading How will new policies and procedures affect the Smithsonian?
Vote now for the Autumn 2025 Windows Lock Screen. Voting ends Sunday, September 21st! Continue reading Vote now for the Autumn 2025 Windows Lock Screen
(Ed. note: We should note that it's never wise to stand behind a cow, even a buttery one. Cow pies never win blue ribbons.) Continue reading Behind the Butter Cow: A Look at the Renwick’s new State Fair exhibition
More than $2.5 million in grants has been awarded to fund projects ranging from exposing little kids to nature, the link between movement and emotional wellbeing and building a robotic telescope. Continue reading 2025 Together we Thrive
Melanie Adams will serve as interim director beginning August 26. Continue reading Director of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum is stepping down
