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
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 Giant Pandas are on their way to China
Join us as we launch Eye on Science, our new biweekly online series on Torch, which will shine a light on this vast and varied body of work by bringing Smithsonian science into sharper focus. Continue reading Introducing “Eye on Science”
Learn how arachnologist (that’s spider specialist to you and me) Hannah Wood uses the fossil record to track the evolution of these misunderstood critters.
PLUS! Bonus creepy spider facts about swallowing spiders in your sleep. Gulp! Continue reading Meet the Scientist Studying the Scary Speed of Spider Jaws
The modern “paleo” diet movement makes many assumptions about what our ancient human ancestors ate. But were those assumptions based on actual evidence? Continue reading What was the Paleo Diet really like?
The Smithsonian makes learning come alive for visiting field trip groups through memorable and engaging theater performances. Continue reading Heritage, Science, and Culture Take Center Stage with Discovery Theater Performances for Students
Applications are now being solicited for the 2024 Palmer Leadership Development Program. Continue reading 2024 Palmer Leadership Development Program
Object-based learning is a tool that any educator can use, no matter what subject they teach. Continue reading Using a museum’s approach in the classroom
The President's budget for fiscal year 2026, released May 30, includes deep cuts to Smithsonian federal funding. Secretary Bunch explains the federal appropriations process and reminds us of the long road between initial requests and final budget. Continue reading FY 2026 Appropriations Process
A chance encounter and a new exhibition demonstrate the power of photography to “Secure the shadow, ere the substance fade.” Continue reading From Shadow to Substance
Salute your colleagues June 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the American History Museum's Warner Brothers Theater. Continue reading Introducing this year’s Unsung Heroes
Kara Blond brings 25 years of experience to her new role, including previous stints at the Smithsonian. Continue reading Director named for SITES | Affiliations
