Oct
31
El Día de los Muertos at the Smithsonian
Celebrate the return of the spirits with the Smithsonian’s Día de los Muertos events. Continue reading El Día de los Muertos at the Smithsonian
Oct
26
How the Smithsonian Is Educating the Next Generation
From the National Mall to rural schoolhouses, we’re bringing learning to students of all ages. Continue reading How the Smithsonian Is Educating the Next Generation
Sep
29
Highlights from the Secretary’s Sept. 20 Town Hall Meeting
Secretary Bunch recaps some of the major topics discussed at last week’s All-Staff Town Hall meeting. Continue reading Highlights from the Secretary’s Sept. 20 Town Hall Meeting
Sep
26
Results of the 2023 Smithsonian Employee Perspective Survey
Unit-specific results are now available. Continue reading Results of the 2023 Smithsonian Employee Perspective Survey
Sep
26
Contingency planning in the event of a federal shutdown
Similar to previous shutdowns, we expect to have enough carryover funding available to avoid a shutdown on October 1 if one were to occur, so we plan to proceed with business as usual at this time. Continue reading Contingency planning in the event of a federal shutdown
Sep
19
Give Happy: The 2023 Combined Federal Campaign
The Smithsonian’s 2023 Combined Federal Campaign has launched and will continue until January 15, 2024. Continue reading Give Happy: The 2023 Combined Federal Campaign
Aug
28
The Archetypal American Road Trip and the Power of Memory
In historical sites across the country, there is a sense of the immediacy of history that can’t be found elsewhere. Continue reading The Archetypal American Road Trip and the Power of Memory
Aug
10
Happy 177th Birthday
Our successes reflect the work of our dedicated and diverse staff and volunteers, from our first employee, William McPeake, to all of you here today. Continue reading Happy 177th Birthday
Jul
20
How Cell Phones Changed the World
A new exhibit at the National Museum of Natural History explores the scientific, environmental, and cultural implications of the cell phone. Continue reading How Cell Phones Changed the World
Jun
29
The Folklife Festival and the Spectacular Diversity of American Identity
A look back on how one of the Smithsonian’s greatest traditions came to be and a look ahead at what to expect this year. Continue reading The Folklife Festival and the Spectacular Diversity of American Identity
