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      Great potential, sub-par leadership. - Museum Specialist Smithsonian Employee Review

      3.0
      Aug 9, 2019
      Museum specialist
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Great resources. Smithsonian name has global cache.

      Cons

      Upper leadership is political and bureaucratic. Employees are treated like cogs.

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      5.0
      Jul 9, 2026
      Science explainer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Amazing workplace, flexible schedules, and kind people

      Cons

      very less pay, visitor interactions can be too much sometimes

      3.0
      Jul 9, 2026
      Retail associate
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Decent pay for the work

      Cons

      Disorganized management Very difficult to become permanent employee and receive full benefits

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