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

Albert Leonard

Albert Leonard is a Research Associate at the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, and Professo…

Kerri Lesh

Kerri Lesh is a cultural and linguistic anthropologist who has lived in various parts of Spain over…

Abigail Levine

Abigail Levine is an archaeologist with a regional specialty in the south central Andes.  She …

Carol Ann Lloyd

Carol Ann Lloyd is a popular speaker and author who specializes in Early Modern History, particular…

Megaera Lorenz

Megaera Lorenz holds a Ph.D. in Egyptology from the University of Chicago. She specializes in the h…

George Losey

George Losey, Professor Emeritus, University of Hawaii, received his Ph.D. from Scripps Institution…

Tiiu Lukk

Tiiu Lukk is a naturalist who first fell in love with Africa when she was on assignment there …

Henry Luttikhuizen

Henry Luttikhuizen is Professor Emeritus of Art History at Calvin University (Grand Rapids MI) and …

Dr. Deborah L. Mack

Deborah L. Mack, PhD is Associate Director for Strategic Partnerships at Smithsonian's National…

Martin Magne

Dr. Martin Magne recently retired from the position of Director of the Archaeology and History Bran…

Jodi Magness

Jodi Magness (JodiMagness.org) holds a senior endowed chair in the Department of Religious Studies …

Minhazz Majumdar

Minhazz Majumdar is a writer and curator of Indian art, and co-founder of the Earth & Grass Wor…

Elvira Masson

Elvira Masson, College Professor of History and Director of the Confucius Institute at New Mexico S…

Louisa McDonald

Aya Louisa McDonald, is an Associate Professor of Art History and Chair of the Art Department at th…

Geeta Mehta

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

Scott Mellor

Smithsonian Journeys Expert Scott Mellor, is professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He i…

John Micgiel

John S. Micgiel is a historian specializing in the modern history of East Central Europe. Having re…

Allison Mickel

Allison Mickel is the Class of 1961 Associate Professor of Anthropology in the Department of Sociol…

Ismini Miliaresis

Dr. Ismini Miliaresis is a classical archaeologist with a PhD from the University of Virginia and a…

Richard Miller

Dr. Richard S. Miller is a Senior Professional Staff member at the Johns Hopkins University Applied…

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