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
The 21st Annual Smithsonian Staff Picnic is just days away! This year, there will be more to experience than ever before. Continue reading The Smithsonian Staff Picnic is almost here!
Meet the newest member of the OVS staff: An enthusiastic historian and writer with a touch of Army discipline. Continue reading Introducing Troy Huber
Zachary Folz is the winner of the autumn Windows Lock Screen Photo Contest with this beautiful shot. Continue reading Congratulations to Zachary Folz!
No ticket required for staff and volunteers with valid ID, Thursday, Sept. 26. Continue reading Special Preview: OSGEMEOS: Endless Story and Basquiat x Banksy
Season 11 of Sidedoor starts off with a flourish of the counterfeiter’s pen. Continue reading When is a fake so real it becomes art? Ask Jim the Penman
Update on the search for the next Director of the SITES|Smithsonian Affiliations organization Continue reading Search committee named for new SITES|Smithsonian Affiliations Director
The dry cistern was discovered by construction crews working on the Smithsonian Castle’s renovation Continue reading Workers Uncover an Underground Chamber Sealed for More Than a Century Near the National Mall
Just ask the magic 8-ball! Continue reading Do the presidential debates still matter?
Tiny, compact galaxies are masters of disguise in the distant universe Continue reading Searching for the secrets behind the Little Red Dots
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
