About the Author: Lonnie Bunch

Lonnie G. Bunch III is the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. He was the founding director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture and is the first historian to be Secretary of the Institution.

Apr

How Baseball Put Its Stamp on the American Psyche

An exhibition at the National Postal Museum examines the history of the nation’s favorite pastime. Continue reading How Baseball Put Its Stamp on the American Psyche

Apr

From the Secretary: Volunteer Appreciation Month

Attend the Volunteer Appreciation Event April 7, at 2:00 p.m. Continue reading From the Secretary: Volunteer Appreciation Month

Mar

A workplace where all can thrive

Secretary Bunch offers an update on the Smithsonian’s efforts to create a harassment-free workplace. Continue reading A workplace where all can thrive

Mar

All Smithsonian museums will be open seven days a week by Memorial Day

Secretary Bunch has announced that our museums will resume normal operations on a staggered schedule during the coming weeks. Continue reading All Smithsonian museums will be open seven days a week by Memorial Day

Mar

Looking back on the past two years

Secretary Bunch reflects on all that we have accomplished despite the extraordinary challenges of the past two years. Continue reading Looking back on the past two years

Mar

Looking back on the past two years

We have accomplished so much in extraordinary times, and it is because of colleagues like you and your tenacity, your creativity, and your dedication. Continue reading Looking back on the past two years

Mar

Mask restrictions for on-site staff and volunteers will lift March 30

Secretary Bunch announced the relaxing of COVID-19 mitigations as part of the Smithsonian’s “Way Ahead.” Continue reading Mask restrictions for on-site staff and volunteers will lift March 30

Mar

COVID-19 Team Update: Mask restrictions for on-site personnel will lift March 30

March 18 | Masking requirements for on-site personnel will lift March 30 Continue reading COVID-19 Team Update: Mask restrictions for on-site personnel will lift March 30

Mar

How the Smithsonian is honoring remarkable women

From a series of coins to a museum in the making, their groundbreaking achievements gain new visibility. Continue reading How the Smithsonian is honoring remarkable women

Mar