Congratulations to all the participants in the Go Gold Physical Activity Challenge. You are an inspiration! Continue reading Go Gold! FINAL results of the 2024 Physical Activity Challenge
Political history curators from the National Museum of American History are collecting “ephemera” – items that people wear, carry, hand out, display or otherwise use during the political conventions. Continue reading ‘Coconut farmers for Harris,’ influencers and vertical signs – Smithsonian curators’ encounters at the Democratic National Convention
In this interview, Elizabeth Babcock discusses her goals for her first year as founding director of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum. Continue reading Plans, Partnerships and Powerful Women: An Interview with Director Elizabeth Babcock
We’re celebrating the first birthday of the Zoo’s youngest Allen’s swamp monkey today only because of the care and dedication of the staff who hand-raised him. Continue reading Happy Birthday, Edgar!
TIL: How do curators bring home the balloons (and other stuff) they collect from the political conventions? Continue reading Diving for balloons and hoping for hot dish: What Smithsonian curators will be doing at the Democratic National Convention
Five weeks done, and one week left to log in those steps! Here are the standings as of August 12th morning, and two inspiring messages from participants, Kathy Sklar and Mani Lanka. Continue reading Go Gold! Week Five Results
Janet Hewitt explains what brings volunteers back again and again to one of the Smithsonian’s most popular public programs. Continue reading Smithsonian Sleepovers: A Pleistocene Party
Week four results are in! We continue to be inspired by our colleagues, including this week’s spotlight participants: Shelby Amspacher and Marty Arthur. Continue reading Go Gold! Week Four Results
Number 178 may not be a milestone birthday like turning 21 or qualifying for Social Security, but it’s still a pretty big deal! Continue reading Happy 178th Birthday!
The Smithsonian Pocket Guide for visitors is now available in Spanish as a printer-friendly download at si.edu. Continue reading ¡Hola! Bienvenidos al Smithsonian
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
