The time has finally come: participants have arrived from across the United States and nine other nations, and we invite you to meet them at the 2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival! Continue reading Your Guide to the Smithsonian Folklife Festival
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
The annual summer tradition will celebrate the National Museum of the American Indian and the people it honors. Continue reading Why This Year’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival Honors Indigenous Americans
We hear this song every new year, but what does it actually mean? And what does a sad Charlie Chaplin have to do with it? Find out on this edition of Sidedoor. Continue reading Auld Lang What?
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
