One-time Zoo intern will oversee planning, directing and managing NZCBI’s conservation, science and formal academic programs. Continue reading Peter Leimgruber Named Director of Conservation and Science at the National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
The annual Smithsonian Education Awards honor outstanding staff achievements by Smithsonian educators, who open the doors to invite lifelong learners, students, families, communities, fellows, interns, and educators everywhere to discover our extraordinary programming, resources, collections, and research. Continue reading Nominations close Feb. 9 for the 2024 Smithsonian Education Awards
We have questions. Questions that need answering about everything from brontosauruses (brontosauri?) with bronchitis to birds on a wire to flying space rocks and a botched heist at 20 thousand feet. Continue reading To Sidedoor, With Love
Smithsonian Enterprises has appointed Debra Rosenberg as executive editor of Smithsonian magazine. She is the fifth editor and first woman in the magazine’s 53-year history. Continue reading New Smithsonian magazine executive editor is the first woman in that role
Are you interested in sharing the rich and diverse history of the U.S. Latino experience? If so, the National Museum of the American Latino invites you to join their volunteer cohort! Continue reading Start the New Year right by volunteering with the National Museum of the American Latino
From chariot horses and armed dolphins, to carrier pigeons and super-secret spy cats, as long as men have gone to war, they have taken animals with them. In this edition of Sidedoor we bring you the stories of dogs, cats and birds who have gone far beyond the call of duty. Continue reading Tails of Bravery (Pun very much intended)
It starts with observation and inquiry. Briana Zavadil White explains how visual literacy can help hone skills in critical thinking, historical context and empathy. Continue reading How do you “read” a portrait?
SI Civil has released the Fiscal Year 2023 SI Civil Report on Harassment and Workplace Culture. Continue reading SI Civil Annual Report FY 2023
Dr. Gabriela Farfan has big plans for the museum’s collection of 10,000 gemstones and 385,000 mineral specimens. Continue reading Meet the Smithsonian’s new curator of gems and minerals
Not all birds fly south for the winter! Banish the winter blues with a series of bird-centered programs from Smithsonian Associates. Continue reading A Birding Winter with Smithsonian Associates
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
