Gift will fund new research, programming and recommendations for climate resilience at the Smithsonian’s Tropical Research Institute in Panama. Continue reading Smithsonian receives $10 million donation for climate research
A new report identifies workplace issues related to gender equity in the sciences and provides actionable recommendations to make the SI a safer, more equitable place to work for people of all genders. Continue reading Sparking Change: Advancing Gender Equity in the Science at the Smithsonian
Overall, this year’s Institution-wide results returned to pre-pandemic levels after climbing above them for the past two years. Continue reading The results of the 2022 Employee Perspective Survey
I encourage all who can give support to a favorite charity to take advantage of the CFC. Our goal this year is $425,000. We can do it! Continue reading The 2022 Combined Federal Campaign has begun
Secretary Bunch encourages all who can give support to a favorite charity to take advantage of the CFC. Our goal this year is $425,000. We can do it! Continue reading The 2022 Combined Federal Campaign has begun
The Smithsonian museum reopens to the public, transforming the way we tell the story of aviation. Continue reading The West Wing of the National Air and Space Museum Prepares to Take Flight
Smithsonian museums preserve and celebrate history. Yet they have histories of their own that help connect us with Washingtonians and the world. Continue reading What community means to the Smithsonian
If you see it, hear it, or feel it, we want you to VOICE IT Continue reading If you see it, hear it, or feel it, we want you to VOICE IT
The Smithsonian is launching a new anti-harassment campaign and reporting tool Continue reading If you see it, hear it, or feel it, VOICE IT
A special staff preview will be announced in the coming weeks. Continue reading NASM to partially reopen with new and newly reimagined exhibits in October
The Smithsonian's 12th collaboration with USA Today honors American veterans. Continue reading America’s Veterans: Honor, Service, and Sacrifice
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
After three decades answering visitors' questions, is there anything she doesn't know about the Smithsonian? Continue reading Bridget Balog celebrates 30 years with the Smithsonian
Meet the newest member of the OVS staff: An enthusiastic historian and writer with a touch of Army discipline. Continue reading Introducing Troy Huber
The Office of Visitor Services is excited to announce that we are recruiting for a new season of volunteer Smithsonian Ambassadors! Continue reading Ambassadors needed to meet visitors where they are
