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].

Featured Experts

Bénédicte Boisseron

Bénédicte Boisseron was born in France of a French mother and a French Caribbean fath…

Rafael Chacón

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

Tom Dawson

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

Geeta Mehta

Geeta Mehta is an adjunct professor of architecture and urban design at Columbia University in…

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Tempe Adams

Dr. Tempe Adams is an Australian conservation ecologist who has been based in northern Botswana sin…

Ana Afzali

Ana Afzali is a Spanish-born medievalist and a scholar of the Iberian Renaissance who specializes i…

Hugh Agnew

Hugh Agnew has been fascinated by the lands and peoples of Central and Eastern Europe and Russia si…

David Aguilar

A naturalist, astronomer, author, and space artist, David Aguilarhas made it his life’s work …

Brian Aivars Catlos

Brian A. Catlos earned a PhD in Medieval Studies at the University of Toronto, and currently holds …

Ed Albin

Dr. Ed Albin holds the positions of Associate Professor and Department Chair for the Space Studies …

David Alder

Growing up in the Salt Lake Valley, David Alder learned to appreciate the surrounding mountains and…

Samuel Amago

Samuel Amago (Ph.D. University of Virginia) teaches courses on modern and contemporary Spanish lite…

Douglas Ambrose

Douglas Ambrose is the Carolyn C. and David M. Ellis '38 Distinguished Teaching Professor of Hi…

James Anderson

James Anderson is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of North Ca…

Ashley Arico

Ashley Arico is currently the Elizabeth McIlvaine Assistant Curator of Ancient Art at the Art Insti…

Solange Ashby

Solange Ashby received her Ph.D. in Egyptology from the University of Chicago with a specialization…

Natasha Ayers

Natasha Ayers received her PhD in Egyptian Archaeology from the University of Chicago. She has almo…

Beebe Bahrami

Beebe Bahrami is an award-winning writer and anthropologist who specializes in the intersecting wor…

Rozenn Bailleul-LeSuer

Rozenn Bailleul-LeSuer received her PhD in Egyptology from the University of Chicago. She now divid…

Sarah Baitzel

Sarah Baitzel is an archaeologist investigating the ritual and social lives of prehispanic And…

Bryan Bates

Bryan Bates has explored and led wilderness trips in the mountains and canyons of the West for 40 y…

Colleen Batey

Dr. Colleen Batey recently retired from the University of Glasgow, Scotland, where she was a senior…

Neeti Bathala

Dr. Neeti Bathala is an accomplished academic and educator based in the Philadelphia region, specia…

Edward Becker

Edward Becker, SAFA, is a professor of architecture and urbanism at Virginia Tech and a registered …

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