More than 300 professionals across the U.S. are putting visibility and representation in the zoo and aquarium field at the forefront of their work, focusing on approaches such as networking, outreach, mentorship, and professional development. Craig Safoe explains why their efforts are so critical. Continue reading Why aren’t Zoo and Aquarium professionals more diverse?
From the gallons consumed by James Smithson during his university days to an upcoming exhibition on the impact of the elixir on ecosystems to the staff members who choose to remain anonymous about their addiction, the magic bean and its rich brown decoction have always been a part of the Smithsonian’s history. Continue reading Coffee has always fueled the Smithsonian
Draw the Curtain, a larger-than-life installation by Swiss-born artist Nicolas Party will unveil the unexpected by turning the the building exterior of the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden into a massive, 360-degree artwor Continue reading The curtain opens on a dramatic new installation at the Hirshhorn
Dubbed “the Oscars of government service,” the Service to America Medals recognize unsung heroes in federal government every year. SERC biologist Greg Ruiz’s three decades fighting marine invasions earned him a spot in the 2021 finals. Continue reading SERC’s Greg Ruiz is a finalist for Service to America Medal
Dubbed “the Oscars of government service,” the Service to America Medals recognize unsung heroes in federal government every year. SERC biologist Greg Ruiz’s three decades fighting marine invasions earned him a spot in the 2021 finals. Continue reading SERC’s Greg Ruiz is a finalist for Service to America Medal
At its very first meeting, the Smithsonian Board of Regents appointed the first SI employee, William McPeake, to the position of doorkeeper and messenger for the Board, at a salary of $1 per day. They did some other stuff, too. Continue reading The Regents begin work
At its very first meeting, the Smithsonian Board of Regents appointed the first SI employee, William McPeake, to the position of doorkeeper and messenger for the Board, at a salary of $1 per day. They did some other stuff, too. Continue reading The Regents begin work
This week marks the 20th anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001. Two decades later, this day in American history and the days that followed live on in our collective memory, impacting our national conversation and the lives of people across the glob Continue reading September 11: Stories of a Changed World
This week marks the 20th anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001. Two decades later, this day in American history and the days that followed live on in our collective memory, impacting our national conversation and the lives of people across the globe. Continue reading September 11: Stories of a Changed World
One hundred and seventy five years ago today, the Board of Regents was in the midst of its inaugural meeting held over three days from September 7–9, 1846, in the Patent Office Building (now the Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture). Continue reading Smithsonian 175: The Regents Begin Work
Vote now for the Autumn 2025 Windows Lock Screen. Voting ends Sunday, September 21st! Continue reading Vote now for the Autumn 2025 Windows Lock Screen
(Ed. note: We should note that it's never wise to stand behind a cow, even a buttery one. Cow pies never win blue ribbons.) Continue reading Behind the Butter Cow: A Look at the Renwick’s new State Fair exhibition
More than $2.5 million in grants has been awarded to fund projects ranging from exposing little kids to nature, the link between movement and emotional wellbeing and building a robotic telescope. Continue reading 2025 Together we Thrive
Melanie Adams will serve as interim director beginning August 26. Continue reading Director of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum is stepping down
