In this interview, Elizabeth Babcock discusses her goals for her first year as founding director of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum. Continue reading Plans, Partnerships and Powerful Women: An Interview with Director Elizabeth Babcock
We’re celebrating the first birthday of the Zoo’s youngest Allen’s swamp monkey today only because of the care and dedication of the staff who hand-raised him. Continue reading Happy Birthday, Edgar!
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
Do dinosaurs still exist in some parts of the world today? – Ruben M., age 5
Paleontologist Hans Sues answers this pressing question. Continue reading The Conversation: Could dinosaurs still exist somewhere in the world? A paleontologist explains
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 world’s climate is changing, but how do we know what these changes will mean for the health of our families, farms, and future? Genevieve Noyce is looking for answers. Continue reading Genevieve Noyce sees the future through marsh experiments
“A writer is by definition a disturber of the peace” – James A. Baldwin Continue reading An author for the ages
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
If you’re feeling overworked and overwhelmed or just need advice on planning for retirement or kicking off a weight-loss plan, Paige K. Jones and the Office of Human Resources are here to help. Continue reading I’m stressed, depressed, and my dog hates me. Help!
The Smithsonian’s Office of Digital Transformation has launched Kaleidoscope: Patterns of Resilience, a website and multichannel tour experience highlighting stories from across the Smithsonian that explore the concept of resilience. Continue reading Introducing “Kaleidoscope: Patterns of Resilience”
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
