Ziebarth has been serving as the Interim Head Diversity Officer and has more than 30 years’ experience in diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion issues. Continue reading Beth Ziebarth selected as Head Diversity Officer for the Smithsonian
The SI Civil Program, established in 2021, presents high-level data on reported incidents of harassment and other concerning behaviors in the workplace and highlights the resources available to help build a culture of respect at the Smithsonian. Continue reading FY 2022 SI Civil Report on Harassment and Workplace Culture at the Smithsonian
This is a sampling of approximately 2,150 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of Jan. 3 – 6, 2023. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of Jan. 3 – 6, 2023
In May, the National Museum of Natural History completed a groundbreaking digitization process that brought nearly four million pressed plants online. Continue reading 2022 in Review Part 1: The National Herbarium Goes Digital
The Smithsonian’s former director of the Office of Government Relations keeps squabbling members of the House in line. Continue reading Meet Cheryl Johnson, the woman directing Congress through historic chaos
Director Melanie Adams, Roger Ferguson and Annette Nazareth of ACM share highlights from the past year. Continue reading The Anacostia Community Museum: 2022 in Review
The monuments a Black sculptor created to honor Black Americans may not be what you’d expect. Continue reading The monumental imagination of Augusta Savage
This is a sampling of approximately 1,790 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of Dec. 27 – 30, 2022 Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of Dec. 27 – 30, 2022
For the last few years, Native friends have shared their Christmas plans and traditions with the Smithsonian Voices blog. This year we have updated this story with new photographs and quotes. Continue reading Christmas Across Native America
What is it about a mistletoe that says “smooch?” And what the heck is figgy pudding anyway? In this holiday special, we track down the origins of some puzzling Christmastime traditions, jingling all the way from Norse mythology to Victorian home cooking, the Emancipation Proclamation, and even out of this world. Continue reading A very merry Sidedoor!
The President's budget for fiscal year 2026, released May 30, includes deep cuts to Smithsonian federal funding. Secretary Bunch explains the federal appropriations process and reminds us of the long road between initial requests and final budget. Continue reading FY 2026 Appropriations Process
A chance encounter and a new exhibition demonstrate the power of photography to “Secure the shadow, ere the substance fade.” Continue reading From Shadow to Substance
Salute your colleagues June 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the American History Museum's Warner Brothers Theater. Continue reading Introducing this year’s Unsung Heroes
Kara Blond brings 25 years of experience to her new role, including previous stints at the Smithsonian. Continue reading Director named for SITES | Affiliations
Relive the highlights from this year's Volunteer Appreciation Event--or experience the event for the first time through the miracle of video. Continue reading Highlights from the 2025 Volunteer Appreciation Event
