For the last few years, Native friends have shared their Christmas plans and traditions with the Smithsonian Voices blog. This year we have updated this story with new photographs and quotes. Continue reading Christmas Across Native America
Kirk Johnson highlights the vital climate context museum collections provide at international COP conferences Continue reading Meet the Smithsonian Director Bringing a Deep Time Perspective to the International Climate Discussion
The event will start with a light breakfast reception in the Freer Conference room from 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. followed by the program in Meyer Auditorium from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Continue reading 2022 Secretary’s Research Prizes awarded Dec. 14
Have you ever wondered what’s the darkest shade of black in nature? If so, you’re not alone — the team behind the popular PBS web series “Be Smart” recently visited the Natural History Museum’s collection hoping to discover the blackest shades nature had to offer. Continue reading In search of the blackest thing on earth
Celebrate the opening of American History’s new culture wing with a nine-day festival of special events, Dec. 9 – 18. Continue reading Entertainment Nation Opening Festival/Festival de apertura de La nación del espectáculo
Nominations are due by January 16, 2023. Winners will be announced next spring. Continue reading Submit your nominations for the 2022 Excellence in Exhibition Awards
A ceremonial procession kicks off a weekend of events to dedicate the National Native American Veterans Memorial. Continue reading A long-deserved tribute to Native American veterans
Museums are full of artifacts left by “the first and the famous,” says NMAAHC Ariana Curtis. Museums can better represent diverse stories, she argues, if they also include stories of everyday life. Continue reading How can museums honor both the extraordinary and the everyday?
Smithsonian scientist’s research illustrates how North American ecosystems are still reeling from the megafaunal extinction that closed the ice ages. Continue reading What the Demise of Mammoths Can Teach Us About Future Extinctions
From farmland to POW camp to playground for cheetahs, the bucolic spot in Virgina that houses the Smithsonian’s Conservation Biology Institute has a past as fascinating as any object in our collections. Continue reading How an abandoned Army depot became home to some of the world’s most endangered animals
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
