Marilyn Scallan sits down with Eric Jentsch, project director and curator of “Superheroes” to find out why these masked men (and women) have taken hold of the public imagination. Continue reading Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird, it’s a plane…it’s a curator!
Art and advocacy combine in a special belt. Continue reading #BecauseOfHerStory: Wonder Women
Marilyn Scallan takes us on a quick tour of the good, the bad, and the goofy from the year 1969, the year that encapsulates the ’60s. Continue reading It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…
Rolling with the women of Roller Derby Continue reading What goes around comes around (and around and around and around…)
Bet we’re all a little funkalicious during this sweltering heat wave! Continue reading We want the funk!
The summer solstice is celebrated through rituals and festivals around the world. An early Smithsonian Secretary too a more scientific approach. Continue reading Meet the Smithsonian Secretary who studied the Sun
The “tyrant king” was the apex predator of its time–and ours, according to “Jurassic Park.” Continue reading Adding insult to extinction
Duke Kahanamoku, Hawaii’s greatest athlete, not only broke records as a swimmer, but also transformed the Hawaiian pastime of surfing into a worldwide competitive sport. Continue reading Hang ten with surfing legend Duke Kahanamoku
Salvador Domingo Felipe Jacinto Dalí i Domènech, 1st Marquis of Dalí de Púbol was born today in 1904. So what, you say? You might know him better as Salvador Dali. Continue reading Hello, Dali!
Mermaid or manatee? C’mon, you really can’t tell the difference? You’ve been out to sea waaaay too long. Continue reading Mermaid or Manatee?
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
