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

Benjamin Sutherland

In addition to writing full time for The Economist, the international newsweekly based in London, B…

Paula Swart

Paula Swart is an art historian with expertise in Asian art, culture, and history, and has spent mo…

Adam Tanner

Writer and lecturer Adam Tanner spent many years as a foreign correspondent for Reuters news agency…

Emily Teeter

Emily Teeter received her PhD in Egyptology from the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicag…

Samuel Tettner

Samuel Tettner is a Venezuelan-born global citizen, cultural anthropologist, and multimedia artist.…

Sanjaya Thakur

Sanjaya Thakur is professor of Classics at Colorado College, where he also holds the Judson Bemis P…

Michelle Thaller

Dr. Michelle Thaller is an astrophysicist with over two decades of science communication experience…

Yves Thomas

Yves Thomas is professor emeritus of French Studies at Trent University Peterborough Canada, from 2…

Samantha Thompson

Samantha M. Thompson is the Phoebe Waterman Haas Astronomy Curator at the Smithsonian Institution&r…

Barry Till

Barry Till is a Curator Emeritus of Asian art at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria in Canada. Wit…

Pepper Trail

Pepper Trail has traveled the world in the course of his studies on the ecology, behavior and conse…

Michael Tucker

Dr. Michael Tucker earned his B.A. in Education, British and World History at Dominican College wit…

Matt Turner

From an early age, Matt has been fascinated with the natural world. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and li…

Kaitlyn Ugoretz

Kaitlyn Ugoretz is a Lecturer and Associate Editor at the Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture…

Sharon Ullman

Professor Ullman is a professor of American history at Bryn Mawr College. She received her PhD at t…

Charles Urbanowicz

Charlie Urbanowicz has been traveling throughout the Pacific for more than 50 years.  In 1972,…

Brian Vallo

Brian Vallo is a member of the Pueblo of Acoma tribe in New Mexico. With 30 years’ experience…

Constantine Vaporis

Constantine N. Vaporis is a Professor of History and Founding Director of Asian Studies at the Univ…

Bella Vivante

Bella Vivante, Professor Emerita of Classics, University of Arizona, has eagerly led college age an…

Thuy Vo Dang

Dr. Thuy Vo Dang came to the United States as a child refugee. Her family is from Tra Vinh, Vietnam…

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