Secretary Bunch explains the changes to Smithsonian policies and procedures regarding telework and return-to-office; the federal hiring freeze; and our diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Continue reading From the Secretary: How will new administration policies affect the Smithsonian?
In a wide-ranging conversation, the Secretary spoke on the current political climate, the process of returning human remains, the awe-inspiring scope of Smithsonian science and much more. Continue reading Secretary Bunch talks about America’s 250th, why experts still matter and what to expect from the Smithsonian in 2025
Secretary Bunch talks about America’s 250th, why experts still matter and what to expect from the Smithsonian in 2025 Continue reading Secretary Lonnie Bunch talks about America’s 250th, why experts still matter and what to expect from the Smithsonian in 2025
The annual Employee Appreciation T-shirt Giveaway will be held December 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Arts & Industries Building. Continue reading Been there, done that, got the T-shirt (and it’s a pretty cool one)
Cue the panda cam: The Zoo’s two newest residents, Bao Li and Qing Bao, will make their debut in January. Continue reading What the Smithsonian (and the Public) Have Learned About Pandas in More Than 50 Years at the National Zoo
Veterans represent about 17 percent of the Smithsonian’s staff. Continue reading Honoring our veterans
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
It is essential that we all do our part to safeguard the digital collections, research data, donor information, systems, and other resources entrusted to us. Continue reading October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month
The 2024 results show improvement in some areas of staff concern, but much remains to be done. Continue reading 70 percent of staff responded to the 2024 Employee Perspective Survey
At the National Postal Museum, a new exhibition traces the long history of a newly popular way of voting Continue reading How the Civil War Spawned the Mail-In Ballot
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
