As One Smithsonian, we are developing ways to help Americans celebrate, reflect, and come together by reminding them of where we have been, who we are and what we can be. Continue reading Celebrating the Smithsonian’s 178th Anniversary
The Smithsonian’s Secretary offers insight into one of the nation’s most important documents. Continue reading The Paradox of the Declaration of Independence
How the Smithsonian Institution, the Library of Congress, and the National Archives share a common goal: the preservation and improvement of American democracy. Continue reading Democracy and Our Shared Heritage
The annual summer tradition will celebrate the National Museum of the American Indian and the people it honors. Continue reading Why This Year’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival Honors Indigenous Americans
Secretary Bunch reminds us that real and meaningful change comes from staff input. By completing the annual Smithsonian Employee Perspective Survey, you make your voice heard. Continue reading The 2024 Employee Perspective Survey: We want to hear from you!
A new statue celebrates the power of collective movements and marks the culmination of centennial celebrations at the National Museum of Asian Art. Continue reading “Public Figures” is Unveiled at the National Museum of Asian Art
The Hirshhorn and the Anacostia Community Museum both opened stunning and distinct exhibitions with unexpected parallels this past March. Continue reading Tracing a Century of History Through Art
Although we recognize the importance of our volunteers every day, April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and a good time for Secretary Bunch to offer his personal thanks to all the volunteers who make our day-to-day operations possible. Continue reading Thank you to our volunteers!
Secretary Bunch offers an update on improvements to administrative processes designed to simplify and streamline such things as purchasing agreements and vendor contracts. Continue reading Progress Report: OCon&PPM process improvements
The Black Film Project will help widen the aperture through which Americans see ourselves and each other. Continue reading Harvard Announces the Black Film Project, with a First-Place Prize Supported by 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
