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      Great place, wonderful collections - 1091 Smithsonian Employee Review

      4.0
      30 Apr 2012
      1091
      Recommend
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      Pros

      People, those I worked with and those I met. Needed tools to do the job were always provided. Often the best available.

      Cons

      Feedback was sometimes skimpy or hard to understand. Beginning pay was for some not enough to live on. Vestiges of elitism lingers in a few places.

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      5.0
      8 Jun 2026
      Project manager
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Great mission. Strong benefits including health insurance and 403b contribution. Many people stick around for 5, 10, 15+ years.

      Cons

      Things are sometimes slow due to bureaucracy.

      4.0
      6 Jun 2026
      Collections specialist
      Recommend
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      Pros

      There is a strong community and network in museum and natural science collections and support.

      Cons

      Working conditions have a standard of museum environment settings, not ideal for those that desire to be outside all day.

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