Backgrounds Quote by Xavier Becerra

I was at the Smithsonian for twenty years, and I'm still at the Smithsonian as a curator emeritus, and I still plan to figure…

— Bernice Johnson Reagon

The Smithsonian museums are among this country's most endearing treasures and I look forward to helping maintain and enhance their coveted works of art.

— Xavier Becerra

Some of our greatest historical and artistic treasures we place in museums; others, we take for walks.

— Roger Caras

It is a great honor and privilege to serve on the Board of Curators.

— David Wasinger

I play a curator, the most American part you can think of. My work is to protect the Declaration of Independence. I work at…

— Diane Kruger

I want to be remembered as, I hope, an amazing husband and a great father.

— Jason Momoa

I hope I will be remembered as a good father and a fair employer. And a good host, of course!

— Diego Della Valle

“Curators and archivists at local museums can play a significant role in bringing this difficult history home, a commitment that is sometimes sparked by…

— Paulette Regan

“Some of our greatest historical and artistic treasures we place with curators in museums; others we take for walks.”

— Roger Caras

I am honored to have served as our great nation's first National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. I will continue to serve as Ambassador…

— Jon Scieszka

I am very excited to accept the role of Honorary Patron with Hope Air because of the national scope of the organization and the…

— Rick Mercer

A lot of our insights are based on the ways in which people spend time at museums. They're curious, open, interested, and engaging. They…

— Jake Barton