People from around the world connect with the Smithsonian in different ways every single day, and those experiences mean something unique and personal to everyone. What’s your favorite Smithsonian memory? Continue reading What’s your favorite Smithsonian memory?
The Amazon founder’s gift—the largest since the Institution was created in 1846—will support the Air and Space Museum renovation and a new education center. Continue reading Jeff Bezos Gifts Historic $200 Million to the Smithsonian
A new exhibition merges art and science to ask, “What is ‘natural’ in a world dominated by humans?” Continue reading “Unsettled Nature: Artists Reflect on the Age of Humans”
A new exhibition merges art and science to ask, “What is ‘natural’ in a world dominated by humans?” Continue reading “Unsettled Nature: Artists Reflect on the Age of Humans”
One of the oldest communication technologies is proving indispensable as a worldwide outreach tool. Continue reading Clear all airwaves! Amateur radio is surging at the Smithsonian
If the first question every computer tech gets is, “Why isn’t my computer working?” (Is it plugged in?), the second is, “Why is my computer acting so weird?” (Have you updated it? Ever?) The Office of the Chief Information Officer has some simple tips to keep the ghost out of the machine. Continue reading How to keep your SI computer updated (Hint: Reboot!)
Once reserved for military heroes, the Congressional Gold Medal has been awarded to poets and baseball players, police officers and civil rights activists, in recognition that there is more than one way to be an American hero. Continue reading Recognizing the best America has to offer
A rose by any other name would still get blight, black spot and aphids. Horticulturist Shelley Haskins explains how Smithsonian Gardens is working to grow a kinder, gentler rose. Continue reading June is National Rose Gardening Month
In celebration of Pride Month, we honor LGBTQ+ women who have made remarkable contributions to the nation and helped advance equality in fields as diverse as medicine and the dramatic arts. Here are a few of their stories, represented by objects in the Smithsonian’s collections. Continue reading LGBTQ+ Women Who Made History
Download the third in a series fun, educational learning guides for K-8 students: “Inspiration Nation.” Continue reading New USA Today Collaboration: “Inspiration Nation”
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
