Tom Mirenda has been cultivating plants since his early childhood and lives to create beauty with p…
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
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Silvia Z. Mitchell is a historian of Renaissance and early modern European history, queenship, and …
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Dr. Elizabeth Molacek is an art historian whose research, teaching, and curatorial work centers on …
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Carol Morland is a Japanese art historian, with special expertise in the painting of the Edo period…
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“Do what you love, love what you do.” For Jenn Morrell, that is hiking and exploring th…
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Alexander J. Motyl (Ph.D., Columbia University, 1984) is professor of political science at Rutgers …
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The former National Historian of the 82nd Airborne Division Association for over twenty years, Stev…
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Kevin D. Murphy holds the Andrew W. Mellon Chair in the Humanities at Vanderbilt University where h…
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Iman is a seasoned field archaeologist and surveyor that specializes in North African landscape arc…
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Hugh Neighbour brings many years of experience as a diplomat for the U.S. and an officer in the U.S…
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Grant Nel is an enthusiastic disciple for biodiversity conservation, continually travelling the glo…
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Cathal J. Nolan is Professor of History and Director Emeritus of the International History Institut…
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Jack Noll is a graduate of the National Outdoor Leadership School and has worked at Big Sky’s…
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Dr. April Nowell is a Paleolithic archaeologist, Professor of Anthropology and a Distinguished Lans…
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Ralph Nurnberger is an acclaimed speaker who brings humor, historical background and current politi…
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Sally O’Driscoll has a doctorate in Comparative Literature from the Graduate Center of the Ci…
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Mary O'Neill is an art historian and art appraiser based in Washington. She lectures on various…
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Colonel John O’Shea, USA (Retired) is a 31-year military veteran who has organized and direct…
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Dennis Ogburn is an archaeologist who specializes in the study of the Inca Empire and other ancient…
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Dr. Ø." is a lyric baritone, conductor, radio producer and host, and ethnomusicologist …
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