The Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Renwick Gallery and the National Museum of African American History and Culture will reopen to the public on Friday. Continue reading From the Secretary: Additional museums will open to the public Friday, Sept. 18
September 10: Workplace flexibilies and leave options Continue reading COVID-19 Update: Workplace flexibilities and leave options
The first results from the Reopening Survey conducted in June indicate we have some work to do. Continue reading The results are in: Reopening Survey 2020
Secretary Bunch reflects on the centennial of the 19th Amendment. Continue reading The right to vote is guaranteed only by our resolve to fight for it
Reopening Update; Smithsonian Gardens and the the Hirshhorn’s Sculpture Garden will reopen to the public Monday, August 17. Continue reading Message from the Secretary: Reopening Update
We are proceeding, slowly but safely. Continue reading Reopening Update
Inspired by the release of “Lead Belly” August 1, 1938, Dometi Pongo and Lonnie Bunch discuss music as a form of protest. Continue reading Conversations in Context: Music
We may not be able to load up the family truckster and hit the road this summer, but we can still experience the surprise and delight of a summer adventure. Continue reading Join me on a summer road trip
The phased reopening of the Smithsonian begins on Friday with the Zoo and the Udvar-Hazy Center. Continue reading Message from the Secretary: The Zoo and the Udvar-Hazy Center will reopen to the public on Friday
Secretary Bunch reflects on the life of the great civil rights leader, John Lewis. Continue reading The conscience of a nation
The President's budget for fiscal year 2026, released May 30, includes deep cuts to Smithsonian federal funding. Secretary Bunch explains the federal appropriations process and reminds us of the long road between initial requests and final budget. Continue reading FY 2026 Appropriations Process
A chance encounter and a new exhibition demonstrate the power of photography to “Secure the shadow, ere the substance fade.” Continue reading From Shadow to Substance
Salute your colleagues June 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the American History Museum's Warner Brothers Theater. Continue reading Introducing this year’s Unsung Heroes
Kara Blond brings 25 years of experience to her new role, including previous stints at the Smithsonian. Continue reading Director named for SITES | Affiliations
