The exhibition Sightlines: Chinatown and Beyond highlights the imprint of Asian Americans on the physical and cultural terrain of Washington, D.C. Matt Kaufax of WTOP News recently visited this important new exhibition from the Asian Pacific American Center. Continue reading Adding insight to “Sightlines”
LAST CALL. 2024 Employee Appreciation T-shirts are almost gone. These shirts are first come, first served. Continue reading Going, going, GONE!
As a staff member, save 20% on all panda-themed merchandise. Continue reading Join the Panda Party!
Firefighting planes are dumping ocean water on the Los Angeles fires − why using saltwater is typically a last resort Continue reading The Conversation: Why don’t we use the ocean to fight fires?
Walter Littlejohn joined Smithsonian Journeys, the Smithsonian’s travel division, as senior vice president Jan. 6. Continue reading 30-year veteran of the travel industry joins Smithsonian Journeys
The Office of Visitor Services is pleased to announce an update to Smithsonian Directive 208: Standards of Conduct Regarding Smithsonian Volunteers, dated December 20, 2024. Continue reading Policy Update: Standards of Conduct Regarding Smithsonian Volunteers
We advise you to stay home. Continue reading Traffic Advisory: Presidential Inauguration and Inaugural Events
You can’t get there from here. Continue reading Traffic Advisory: Presidential Inauguration and Inaugural Events
Alice Tangerini is the winner of the OCIO Winter Windows Lock Screen Photo Contest with this beautiful shot of the Smithsonian Castle. Continue reading Congratulations to Alice Tangerini!
Climate change is making plants less nutritious − that could already be hurting animals that are grazers. (It’s not as if bamboo is a nutritious superfood to begin with.) Continue reading The Conversation: Climate change is making plants less nutritious
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
Relive the highlights from this year's Volunteer Appreciation Event--or experience the event for the first time through the miracle of video. Continue reading Highlights from the 2025 Volunteer Appreciation Event
