Chalk Talk
Welcome spring at the Smithsonian Gardens
As you stroll from one Smithsonian museum to the next, don’t forget to stop and smell the roses—or the orchids or the sage. The spectacular gardens and landscapes outside the museums along the National Mall actually serve as outdoor museums themselves. Thematically designed to complement the museums they border, the Smithsonian Gardens are a vibrant educational resource for Smithsonian visitors.
Take a closer look »
Field Notes
On-Tour Activities guide Q&A: An interview with Patty Semet
As a school principal and founder of Semester USA, Patty Semet knows a thing or two about educational travel. Drawing upon her knowledge and experience, Patty collaborated with Smithsonian Student Travel to develop the new On-Tour Activities guide. Patty offers advice about how other educators can integrate these hands-on activities into their educational travel plans.
Take a closer look »
Smithsonian News
Movin’ Right Along: Jim Henson’s creations hit the road with SITES
Taking a cue from Kermit and Fozzie’s traveling ditty in
The Muppet Movie, the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) collaborated with The Jim Henson Legacy to produce
Jim Henson’s Fantastic World, a traveling exhibition that showcases the man and mind behind the Muppets, the Fraggles and much more.
Take a closer look »
Trip Talk
Smithsonian Student Travel offers tours to the Boy Scout Jamboree
From trap shooting and rafting to environmental conservation, the National Scout Jamboree will turn Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia into a scouting utopia this July. And this year, participants will celebrate 100 years of scouting. Smithsonian Student Travel makes it easy for troop leaders to offer this amazing opportunity to their troops—while showcasing the East Coast’s historical highlights as well.
Take a closer look »