Last week, the Office of Visitor Services and Volunteer Management hosted a Smithsonian Volunteer Enrichment program on Smithsonian’s Office of Global Affairs. Continue reading Explore the Smithsonian’s impact around the world
When a star is born or dies, it emits X-rays, the same X-rays a doctor uses to see inside the human body. But astrophysicists aren’t trying to set a broken bone, they’re trying to see the beginning of the universe. Continue reading The Conversation: I’m an astrophysicist mapping the universe with data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory
This time on Sidedoor, we travel back to the 1930s to learn how the first astrophysicist to successfully theorize a black hole went from being ridiculed by his scientific community to the namesake of the observatory that’s helping us visualize our universe. Continue reading Sidedoor: Cosmic Journey 1 “Stellar Buffoonery”
The Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage needs volunteers before, during, and after this year’s Folklife Festival, which will be held on the National Mall from June 26 to July 1. Continue reading Volunteer Opportunities at the 2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival
A Civil War military history researcher explains where Memorial Day celebrations came from. Continue reading Why do we celebrate Memorial Day?
We’re celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month with a deeper dive into some of the stories behind the collections. Continue reading Every object tells a story
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!
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!
