To continue our celebration of Volunteer Appreciation Month, today we’re sharing artwork created by Smithsonian volunteers! Continue reading Volunteer Art Showcase: Volunteers are the Spirit of the Smithsonian
Please enjoy this Volunteer Highlights video, dedicated to our wonderful volunteers, from their coordinators across the Smithsonian. Continue reading Volunteer Appreciation
The National Postal Museum may be closed to the public right now, but you can still learn about their collection and the fascinating stories that go with it! Continue reading Collection Spotlight: The National Postal Museum
Smithsonian volunteers have always understood that life is what you bake it. Continue reading Why isn’t this on display in the Julia Child kitchen?
As the deadline approaches for Smithsonian employees and affiliated staff (including volunteers) to be vaccinated for COVID-19, we wanted to share a milestone reached at the National Zoo: several species of animals susceptible to the virus recently received their first dose of an animal specific version of the vaccine! Continue reading Vaccines Administered to Susceptible Species at Smithsonian’s National Zoo
As the first dedicated museum space on the National Mall celebrating the U.S. Latino experience, the gallery’s inaugural exhibition will tell our national history from the perspective of the diverse Latino community who live it. Continue reading September Spotlight: The Molina Family Gallery
Last month, OVS hosted a virtual tour of the Udvar-Hazy Center’s most popular aircraft exhibition. If you missed it then, don’t worry! The Internet is always ready to give you a second chance. Continue reading The Big Five at the Udvar-Hazy Center
The Office of Visitor Services and Volunteer Management’s July Smithsonian Volunteer Enrichment program included a preview of the Zoo’s new Bird House, Continue reading It’s all happening at the Zoo!
If you missed this special edition of Community + Conversations with a Docent,” the recording is now available. Continue reading Freedom Struggles: “She Mattered. What Mattered to Her?”
We may not be able to get to Tokyo for the Olympics, but we can still visit our Olympic collections. Continue reading A Collection of Olympic Proportions
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
