The Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative and its partners are aiding in the fight to protect the country’s history and to document attempts to erase it. Continue reading How Ukrainians are defending their cultural heritage from Russian destruction
Curators Krystal Klingenberg and John Troutman discuss the origins and development of the American History museum’s first permanent exhibition on entertainment. Continue reading Entertainment Nation is an enriching experience for volunteers
NMAA will provide safe storage and care for 77 objects that the United States government is repatriating to the Republic of Yemen. Continue reading National Museum of Asian Art will care for and store Yemeni artifacts due for repatriation
Art conservator Jiro Ueda uses traditional techniques and natural solutions to repair priceless paintings and artifacts. Continue reading Tweezers, water, mulberry paper: My toolkit for repairing ancient Japanese art
Each month, Office of Protection Services Director Mark Wallace recognizes those who have been nominated by their peers as exemplary colleagues. Continue reading Announcing the January ’23 OPS Honors Awardees
Saving the Darkness: How to Put a Dimmer on Light Pollution and Bring Back the Night Sky Continue reading Saving the Darkness: How to Put a Dimmer on Light Pollution and Bring Back the Night Sky
The American Women’s History Initiative will realign with the new museum with Congressional approval. Continue reading AWHI becomes part of new Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum
We’ve been shooting down balloons for a while now. Thomas Paone explores the historical thread connecting a balloon over the United States to the skies above World War I Europe. Continue reading Honoring World War I “Balloon Buster” Frank Luke Jr.
For Day of Remembrance 2023, the National Museum of American History will host composer, singer and activist Nobuko Miyamoto and her ensemble. Continue reading Day of Remembrance: 120,000 Stories
The African Art Museum has a special valentine for you. Continue reading Africa, With Love
Join Taliia Smith of the Office of Public Relations' Social Media team as she celebrates Teacher's Appreciation Day by appreciating some teachers. Continue reading Celebrating Smithsonian Educators
We are reevaluating and working to improve the survey to better meet the needs of both staff and leadership. Continue reading Update on the 2025 Smithsonian Employee Perspective Survey
The Smithsonian Excellence in Digital Awards acknowledge, honor, and elevate outstanding staff achievements across a variety of digital disciplines Continue reading Nominations are now open for the 2025 Excellence in Digital Awards
Brachman brings 20 years of experience on Capitol Hill and in the private sector to her new role. Continue reading Anne Brachman named new director of the Office of Government Relations
"Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth." - Muhammad Ali Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Maureen Bryant’s half-century of service
