Smithsonian Journeys Experts

One feature that makes our programs uniquely special is our world-class Smithsonian Journeys Experts. Chosen for their charisma, expertise and affability, these men and women are the secret ingredient that turns a fine tour into an unforgettable experience. Other tour companies can take you to the most splendid sites, but in the hands of our experts, your journey will take on new meaning. Our Smithsonian Journeys Experts have dedicated entire careers to pursuing personal and professional passions. Their enthusiasm is contagious; their expert guidance consistently brings depth, excitement and substance to the travelers who join them on our tours — and that is the signature of Smithsonian Journeys. We're proud to introduce you to our stars.

To be considered as a Smithsonian Journeys Expert, submit your resume and cover letter with areas of expertise to [email protected].

All Smithsonian Experts

Sandra Cate

Sandra Cate, anthropologist and folklorist, explores the material and expressive culture of Southea…

David Catlin

David Catlin has spent his professional career helping people connect to special places, especially…

Rafael Chacón

Hipólito Rafael Chacón is Bruce and Suzanne Crocker Director of the Montana Museum of…

Stephen Clancy

Stephen Clancy is an art and architectural historian with special expertise in ancient, medieval, a…

Hollis Clayson

Hollis Clayson is an art historian, trained at Wellesley College (B.A.) and UCLA (M.A. and Ph.D.), …

Anita Cook

Anita G. Cook is an archaeologist specializing in the Central Andes with over 42 years of rese…

Geoffrey Cox

Prior to moving to the central North Island town of Rotorua in 1999, Geoff was a lecturer at the Au…

Roger Crowley

Roger Crowley is a UK-based writer and historian and a graduate of Cambridge University. As the chi…

Patrick Cruz

Patrick Cruz, is a PhD student in archaeology with the University of Colorado, and the Assistant Co…

Cathleen Cummings

Cathleen Cummings is an Associate Professor of Art History at The University of Alabama at Birmingh…

Robyn Cutright

Robyn Cutright earned her Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh in 2009, specializing in the arch…

Robert Dalessandro

Robert J. Dalessandro is an American historian and author who has written and presented extensively…

Francisco Dallmeier

Francisco Dallmeier is a distinguished scientist and internationally recognized for his expertise i…

Rebecca Darley

Rebecca Darley is a historian and writer, who has travelled the world studying the East Mediterrane…

Miriam C. Davis

Miriam Davis is an expert in medieval history and archaeology. After graduating from Emory Uni…

Tom Dawson

Professor Tom Dawson is an archaeologist and Professorial Research Fellow at the University of St A…

Ralph DeFalco

Dr. Ralph L. DeFalco III is a historian, a writer, a lecturer, and a national security intelligence…

Dyan deNapoli

Dyan deNapoli is a noted penguin expert, TED speaker, and award-winning author. After co-managing t…

Kimberly Dennis

Kimberly Dennis is Professor of Art History and Director of the Office of External Fellowships and …

Robert Desh

Bob recently retired as the Executive Director of the Door County Maritime Museum, dedicated to the…

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