We asked volunteers to capture the spirit of “Reconnecting with the Smithsonian.” Continue reading 2024 Volunteer Art Showcase: Reconnecting with the Smithsonian
Nominations close July 24, 2024 Continue reading Call for nominations: 2024 Secretary’s Research Awards
A pre-World War II US Navy plan for a modular floating platform has developed into a key lifeline in Gaza and at disaster sites around the world. Continue reading The Conversation: How the Gaza humanitarian aid pier traces its origins to discarded cigar boxes before World War II
As we wrap up our Volunteer Appreciation Month events for this year, we want to extend one more BIG thank you to our Smithsonian volunteers. Continue reading We can never thank you enough!
Presented by the National Museum of African American History and Culture, a screening and panel discussion of the film, The Riot Report. Continue reading Through the African American Lens: The Riot Report
We have an even more pressing question: How do you tell the difference? Continue reading The Conversation: Why don’t female crickets chirp?
Without coral reefs, the world would lose a valuable source of food, coastal protection, medicines and income – and some of the world’s most unique and beautiful ecosystems. Continue reading The Conversation: As climate change and pollution imperil coral reefs, scientists are deep-freezing corals to repopulate future oceans
April 16 is National Orchid Day. In honor of these prized, beautiful, and increasingly threatened plants, Sophia Ancira takes us on a tour of the exhibition “The Future of Orchids” before it closes at the end of the month. Continue reading The many faces of orchids
How many trees does it take to offset the emissions created by one airplane? We’ll venture a guess: A lot. Continue reading Dude, where’s my carbon?
The Smithsonian spotlights a historical fiction series with characters from across US Latino history. Continue reading New book series provides window into often untold U.S. Latino histories
The Smithsonian's 12th collaboration with USA Today honors American veterans. Continue reading America’s Veterans: Honor, Service, and Sacrifice
Secretary Bunch announces a generous gift from Lily Endowment to fund the Smithsonian's celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary in 2026. Continue reading A new $40 million grant will fund America’s 250th programming and events
After three decades answering visitors' questions, is there anything she doesn't know about the Smithsonian? Continue reading Bridget Balog celebrates 30 years with the Smithsonian
Meet the newest member of the OVS staff: An enthusiastic historian and writer with a touch of Army discipline. Continue reading Introducing Troy Huber
The Office of Visitor Services is excited to announce that we are recruiting for a new season of volunteer Smithsonian Ambassadors! Continue reading Ambassadors needed to meet visitors where they are
