Need help planning?
The virtual information desk is temporarily closed.
Have a conversation with one of our expert volunteers via Zoom to help navigate your Smithsonian visit. Volunteer availability is posted below, join anytime during the advertised hours for a quick one-on-one conversation.
What to expect:
- You are joining a Zoom meeting
- You will be placed in the waiting room
- Visitors are admitted one-by-one to converse with our volunteers
- You might experience a short wait, depending on demand
- We welcome all visitors and planners! Automatic Zoom captions are available.
- The chat feature will be turned on
- Volunteers might share their screen to help you navigate your visit to the Smithsonian
- Our volunteers have lots of experience helping visitors plan their visits while here in DC and are looking forward to help you plan yours before you get here!
- By participating in this Zoom meeting, I agree that I am 18 or older.