The Office of Visitor Services and Volunteer Management is excited to welcome two new members to its team. Ed Tudor joins as the new Visitor Services Assistant. While he may be new to the Office of Visitor Services, Ed Tudor is no stranger to the Smithsonian. He started his journey with SI as a Visitor… Continue reading Volunteers and visitors alike can welcome two new team members to OVS
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
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
