WATCH: Secretary Bunch presented the 2020/2021 Smithsonian Excellence in Exhibitions awards in a virtual awards ceremony March 23. Continue reading 2020/2021 Smithsonian Excellence in Exhibitions Awards
Smith takes a deep dive into her past, her passions and her plans for the future of the National Zoo. Continue reading Inside the National Zoo with Director Brandie Smith
Why a Schoolteacher Spent 70 Years Collecting Thousands of Black History Artifacts Continue reading Why a Schoolteacher Spent 70 Years Collecting Thousands of Black History Artifacts
Elizabeth Meaders’ acquisitions include sports memorabilia, civil rights posters, military paraphernalia and art. Continue reading Why a Schoolteacher Spent 70 Years Collecting Thousands of Black History Artifacts
Women have always made critical contributions to science — the problem, however, is that they often have not received proper credit or acknowledgement for their essential work. Continue reading A first-of-its-kind collaboration is moving Smithsonian women in science to the forefront
Jane Carpenter-Rock is Deputy Director for Museum Content and Outreach and Eric Nastasi is Deputy Director for Administration and Finance. Continue reading American Art Museum Appoints Two New Deputy Directors
Once upon a time, security for the U.S. Capitol meant elegant architectural accents rather than concrete bollards and riot fencing. Continue reading A gateway to history
Susan Rosenveld explains how to bring out your inner astronomer through theSmithsonian MicroObservatory Robotic Telescope Network. Continue reading Reach for the Stars
On most days, 69 American flags line the National Mall from the Capitol to the Washington Monument, seven around or atop Smithsonian buildings. After a particularly windy day last month, one of those five flags went missing. Continue reading Smithsonian 175: Long May it Wave
Transform the grief and despair that still lingers from the loss of Martin Luther King Jr by honoring his legacy on a national day of service. Continue reading Turning mourning into meaning
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
