Aug
09
Happy 178th Birthday!
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!
Aug
08
¡Hola! Bienvenidos al Smithsonian
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
Aug
06
Smithsonian scientist wins prestigious Frontiers Planet Prize
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
Aug
01
Meet the Docents: Smithsonian volunteers take to the airwaves
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
Jul
31
Meet the Docents: Volunteers take to the air
Smithsonian volunteers are featured on local radio, highlighting their work and lives. Continue reading Meet the Docents: Volunteers take to the air
Jul
29
Go Gold! Week Three
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
Jul
28
Meet the Docents: Donna DeCorleto has answered phones at SI for 50 years
Chock-full of incredible stories. Quick with a smile. Knowledgeable about all the museums in D.C. That’s Alexandria resident, Donna DeCorleto. Continue reading Meet the Docents: Donna DeCorleto has answered phones at SI for 50 years
Jul
26
Go Gold! Week Two
Congratulations to all Go Gold participants on a fantastic second week of this challenge. Your achievements are impressive and inspiring. Keep up the great work! Continue reading Go Gold! Week Two
Jul
26
Go Gold Physical Activity Challenge has begun!
The challenge has begun! Teams from across the Smithsonian are ready to begin their fitness journeys. Check back each week for the top ten team and individual results. The benefits of walking According to the American Heart Association, walking lowers your risk factors for cardiovascular disease, decreases body weight and fat stores, decreases blood sugar… Continue reading Go Gold Physical Activity Challenge has begun!
Jul
24
Explore NMAAHC’s “Searchable Museum”
The Searchable Museum is transforming the museum experience, reaching beyond the walls of NMAAHC’s physical space to provide a rich digital experience. Continue reading Explore NMAAHC’s “Searchable Museum”
