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

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…

Madeline Díaz

Madeline Díaz has expertise in art history and museum studies and more than 15 years of…

John Dobbins

John Dobbins, who holds a PhD in Classical Art and Archaeology from the University of Michigan is P…

Nathanael Dodge

Nathanael Dodge combines his outdoor interests, education, and hands-on experience to make Yellowst…

Peter Dorman

After receiving his PhD in Egyptology at the University of Chicago, Peter began a varied career as …

John Dorsey

John Dorsey is a marine biologist and a retired Professor Emeritus from Loyola Marymount University…

Denise Doxey

Dr. Denise Doxey is Curator of Ancient Egyptian, Nubian, and Near Eastern Art at the Museum of Fine…

Killian Driscoll

Dr Killian Driscoll is an archaeologist who specializes in prehistoric archaeology. He studied arch…

Martha Easton

Martha Easton is Associate Professor of Art History and Program Director of Museum Studies at Saint…

Keith Edgerton

Keith Edgerton is professor emeritus at Montana State University-Billings, teaching in the Montana …

Linda Ehrlich

Dr. Ehrlich has introduced Portuguese, Spanish and Catalan films at the Guggenheim Museum (N.Y.), M…

Karl Eikenberry

Karl Eikenberry served as U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan from 2009–2011 and is a decorated re…

Frieda Ekotto

Dr. Frieda Ekotto is an intellectual historian and philosopher who specializes in 20th and 21st-cen…

Ashley Elston

Ashley Elston is an art historian who specializes in religious art and architecture of the pre-and …

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