The National Museum of the American Latino is highlighting some of their amazing volunteers on social media for Volunteer Appreciation Month. Check out their first video featuring volunteer Cindy Pol! Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Cindy Pol
Get the latest news from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. Continue reading Pionero azul | Blue Pioneer
Since the early days of aviation and space, women have defied the odds and accomplished the unexpected, setting records and leaving their marks. Continue reading Women’s History Month: No one could keep these women down
Program scientist Tom Akre explains how habitat loss and poaching are threatening this ancient reptile in Virginia. Continue reading Troubled Times for Turtles
Maureen Loughran has been named the director and curator of Smithsonian Folkways, effective March 27. Continue reading Career music producer chosen to head Folkways Recordings
March 21, 2023: COVID Regional Levels are LOW at all Smithsonian locations Continue reading OSHEM COVID Program Update: COVID Regional Levels are LOW at all Smithsonian locations
The Smithsonian Education Awards (Education Achievement, One Smithsonian Award and the Education Innovation and Access Award) honor outstanding staff achievements by Smithsonian educators. Continue reading Winners of the 2023 Education Awards will be honored April 19
The National Museum of Asian Art is celebrating its Next 100. Please support one of the largest events in the museum’s history by volunteering during our two-week festival! Continue reading Help the National Museum of Asian Art celebrate its Centennial in May
Last week, the Office of Visitor Services and Volunteer Management (OVS) hosted our March Smithsonian Volunteer Enrichment program, Saving Cultural Heritage in Crisis. During the program, Richard Kurin, the Smithsonian’s Distinguished Scholar and Ambassador-at-Large, talked about previous efforts of the Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative and about their current efforts in Ukraine. Continue reading Saving Cultural Heritage in Crisis
President’s Day was last week, but we’re still celebrating the contributions one President made to the Smithsonian that resonate today. Continue reading In 1904, Theodore Roosevelt Won a Presidential Election…And a Pair of Ostriches
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
