TIL: How do curators bring home the balloons (and other stuff) they collect from the political conventions? Continue reading Diving for balloons and hoping for hot dish: What Smithsonian curators will be doing at the Democratic National Convention
Five weeks done, and one week left to log in those steps! Here are the standings as of August 12th morning, and two inspiring messages from participants, Kathy Sklar and Mani Lanka. Continue reading Go Gold! Week Five Results
Janet Hewitt explains what brings volunteers back again and again to one of the Smithsonian’s most popular public programs. Continue reading Smithsonian Sleepovers: A Pleistocene Party
Week four results are in! We continue to be inspired by our colleagues, including this week’s spotlight participants: Shelby Amspacher and Marty Arthur. Continue reading Go Gold! Week Four Results
Number 178 may not be a milestone birthday like turning 21 or qualifying for Social Security, but it’s still a pretty big deal! Continue reading Happy 178th Birthday!
The Smithsonian Pocket Guide for visitors is now available in Spanish as a printer-friendly download at si.edu. Continue reading ¡Hola! Bienvenidos al Smithsonian
NZPCBI ecologist Ellen Welti and co-author Peter Haas accepted the Frontiers Planet Prize in June. Continue reading Smithsonian scientist wins prestigious Frontiers Planet Prize
Two Smithsonian volunteers are featured on local radio in profiles that highlight their work and their journey to volunteering. Continue reading Meet the Docents: Smithsonian volunteers take to the airwaves
Smithsonian volunteers are featured on local radio, highlighting their work and lives. Continue reading Meet the Docents: Volunteers take to the air
Three weeks of the Go Gold Physical Activity Challenge are done, and everyone continues to be impressive! Here are the standings as of the morning of July 29. Continue reading Go Gold! Week Three
Celebrate the return of the Giant Pandas to the National Zoo with new gear, Orders close March 7. Continue reading Show your panda pride with new biking, running and athletic gear!
Change is inherently challenging; rapid change is even more difficult. Continue reading Thank you for your commitment
Because he finally could (without being run over) thanks to the pioneering work of the Zoo's Fernanda Abra. Continue reading Why did the monkey cross the road?
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
Calling all history lovers: we need your feedback! Will you take a few minutes to help the National Museum of American History provide better access to their collections? Continue reading American History Needs Your Feedback!
