An ongoing goal of the National Museum of the American Indian is to change the Native American narrative in schools all year long. Continue reading Native American narrative: Ensuring history, culture and contemporary life are integral in classrooms
Here’s your chance to satisfy all the art lovers on your gift list (and maybe pick up a few things for yourself!) Continue reading Buy early, buy often! SAAM’s annual holiday book sale is underway.
Age may just be a number, but with the current debate over how old is too old to serve as President or a member of Congress, it’s a good time to remind ourselves that Americans were once automatically consigned to a decrepit and ignominious old age on their 65th birthday. Continue reading Wrinkled Radicals
The longest nights of the year are at hand, and the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center wants to know where YOU find your sources of joy and inspiration. Continue reading Winter Photo Challenge: All The Colors Of Cold
Get all your museum-related gifts now! Sale ends Dec. 9 Continue reading Retail Holiday Sale – Extra Employee Discount Online and in Stores!
The National Museum of the American Indian celebrates American Indian Heritage Month with an online Native Cinema Showcase available now through Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. Continue reading The best of Indigenous Cinema: Streaming on demand through Nov. 24
With more than 20 years’ experience at the Smithsonian, Lippert is nationally recognized for her contributions to archaeology and repatriation. Continue reading Dorothy Lippert named Repatriation Program Manager at NMNH
The Smithsonian Veterans Council is an assembly of military veteran Smithsonian employees and volunteers, veteran spouses, and persons interested in promoting veteran issues. Continue reading Announcing the Smithsonian Veterans Council
Giant pandas Tian Tian, Mei Xiang and Xiao Qi Ji began their journey to China this morning. The approximately 19-hour, trans-Pacific flight from Washington, D.C., to Chengdu, China, will include a brief refueling stop in Anchorage, Alaska. Continue reading The Giant Pandas are on their way to China
It is time once again to celebrate staff achievements in exhibition excellence! Award applications are being accepted through JANUARY 16, 2024.
Continue reading 2023 Smithsonian Excellence in Exhibitions Awards
Join Taliia Smith of the Office of Public Relations' Social Media team as she celebrates Teacher's Appreciation Day by appreciating some teachers. Continue reading Celebrating Smithsonian Educators
We are reevaluating and working to improve the survey to better meet the needs of both staff and leadership. Continue reading Update on the 2025 Smithsonian Employee Perspective Survey
The Smithsonian Excellence in Digital Awards acknowledge, honor, and elevate outstanding staff achievements across a variety of digital disciplines Continue reading Nominations are now open for the 2025 Excellence in Digital Awards
Brachman brings 20 years of experience on Capitol Hill and in the private sector to her new role. Continue reading Anne Brachman named new director of the Office of Government Relations
"Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth." - Muhammad Ali Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Maureen Bryant’s half-century of service
