NMNH Director Kirk Johnson explains what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s largest natural history museum. Continue reading Iconic Photos Give Rare Glimpse of Smithsonian’s Storage Rooms
Attendees gathered in person for the annual conference for the first time since 2019. Continue reading Museum Legal Community Gathers for 50th- Anniversary LIMA Conference
Astronomers unveiled the first image of the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy in simultaneous press conferences around the world today, May 12. Continue reading Astronomers Reveal First Image of the Black Hole at the Heart of the Milky Way Galaxy
Celebrate National Cactus Day by meeting the pioneering botanist, Joseph Nelson Rose Continue reading How a Smithsonian Botanist Cracked the Cactus Code a Century Ago
A long-time volunteer recalls the arrival of the first giant pandas at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Continue reading Bearing witness to wonders
April 26 | Several locations enter Medium Community Level Continue reading The Way Ahead Update: Several locations enter Medium Community Level
On April 16, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute will celebrate 50 years of unprecedented achievement in the care, conservation, breeding and study of giant pandas. Continue reading Celebrating 50 years of Giant Pandas
The COVID-19 team recently released an update on how we will create a mask-friendly environment for staff and volunteers even as mask requirements and other mitigations are lifting. Continue reading Creating a mask-friendly environment
To celebrate Women’s Futures Month, the Smithsonian hosts #IfThenSheCan – The Exhibit, featuring 120 statues depicting Women-in-STEM Ambassadors—leaders in their fields with a commitment to inspire the next generation. Continue reading Women’s History Meets the FUTURES
Ecologist Paula Pappalardo hones strategies for identifying these critical ocean organisms. Continue reading Say Hello to the Scientist Using DNA to Track Plankton Diversity
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
