Last week, the Office of Visitor Services and Volunteer Management hosted our January Smithsonian Volunteer Enrichment program, Castle Curator Corner: Castle Memories. During the program, Rick Stamm, Emeritus Curator of the Castle Collection, shared stories about some of his favorite objects and memories from his over 47 years with the Smithsonian. Continue reading Castle Curator Corner: Castle Memories
The Palmer Leadership Development Program, named after donor Russell E. Palmer, is highly competitive and accepts just 25 applicants at the GS/IS 13 and 14 level across the Smithsonian to participate. Continue reading 2022 graduating class of the Palmer Leadership Development Program includes two OPS managers
A rare Bible, George Clinton’s colorful wig, Disney World history and Japanese ghosts debut this year. Continue reading Twenty-Three Smithsonian Shows to See in 2023
On the third Monday in January, Americans pause to reflect on the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. Continue reading Explore MLK’s Life and Legacy Across the Smithsonian
The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture has named Michelle Commander as its new deputy director. Commander succeeds Kinshasha Holman Conwill, who retired in December. Continue reading NMAAHC makes commanding choice for Deputy Director
In May, the National Museum of Natural History completed a groundbreaking digitization process that brought nearly four million pressed plants online. Continue reading 2022 in Review Part 1: The National Herbarium Goes Digital
The Smithsonian’s former director of the Office of Government Relations keeps squabbling members of the House in line. Continue reading Meet Cheryl Johnson, the woman directing Congress through historic chaos
Director Melanie Adams, Roger Ferguson and Annette Nazareth of ACM share highlights from the past year. Continue reading The Anacostia Community Museum: 2022 in Review
Castle closes to the public Feb. 1 and visitor services will expand online Continue reading Smithsonian Institution Building to begin multiyear renovation
Tsione Wolde-Michael, director of the Center for Restorative History at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, is the first Black leader of the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities. Continue reading President Biden picks rising star at the Smithsonian to head arts committee dissolved by President Trump
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
