From participatory programming to innovative uses of media, the Smithsonian Education Award recipients demonstrate a wide range of initiatives that bridge museums, research centers, and the Zoo with learners of all ages Continue reading Awards Ceremony Highlights the Reach and Impact of Smithsonian Education for Teachers and Students
After a decade of often heated debate, on August 10, 1846, President James K. Polk signed legislation to establish the Smithsonian Institution. Since then, the Smithsonian has become the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums, the National Zoo, and nine research facilities. Continue reading Smithsonian 175: Toward A More Diverse, Inclusive, and Representative Smithsonian
F. Lynn Holec steps forward as lead donor of the Smithsonian Legacy Challenge. Continue reading Now and later: A legacy that spans generations
National Air and Space Museum Will Open Renovated West End Oct. 14 Continue reading National Air and Space Museum Will Open Renovated West End Oct. 14
Robin Willscheidt is a summer intern in the Smithsonian Office of General Counsel and a second-year law student at the University of Southern Californian Gould School of Law in Los Angeles. She shares a typical day in this charming video. Continue reading Summer Stories: A day in the life
Smithsonian Gardens is looking for energetic plant enthusiasts to help maintain our Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection. Continue reading Help maintain a prize-winning collection
Secretary Bunch announced this morning that Vernon Simms, director of the Smithsonian’s Office of Government Relations, passed away Saturday, July 16, after a short battle with illness. Continue reading Mourning the loss of our colleague, Vernon Simms
The Chesapeake Bay’s marshes have been called the lungs of the bay. They provide habitat for fish and waterfowl. The marshes clean polluted bay waters and slow the power of floods and storms.
That’s why the scientists at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center are studying how to preserve marshes in face of rising sea levels prompted by climate change. Continue reading Smithsonian scientists work to save Maryland’s marshes and beyond
Six scientists from Panama, Costa Rica, Colombia and Ecuador spent two weeks exploring the recently expanded Cordillera de Coiba marine protected area, an unknown region to science. This is what they saw. Continue reading A Yellow Submarine Explores the Depths of the Panamanian Pacific
Local elementary students tapped into their innate skills of building and imagining to design their own playful city at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Continue reading Student Artists Build an ‘Enchanted City’ at the Hirshhorn Museum
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
