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The Smithsonian Institution is a group of museums, research centers, and zoos.

si.edu
8.7
1st of 6 rated museums

Rating based on 9 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

How the Smithsonian Institution ranks

Smithsonian Institution ranks 1st to work for out of museums.

  1. 1 Smithsonian Institution
    8.7
  2. 2 Audubon Nature Institute
    8.0
  3. 3 Scott Family Amazeum
    6.7

Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of July 12, 2025.

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Smithsonian Institution job reviews

  • Best thing

    I like the creativity in what I get to do, and that I get to be seen in a leadership role.

    Worst thing

    The stress of visitors, not being on salary, interpersonal relationships causing drama

    9.7

    Visitor services lead at the Smithsonian Institution, January 2025

Top 5 museums

Based on job reviews from 57 employees.

  1. Smithsonian Institution

    Reviewed by 9 employees

    8.7

  2. Audubon Nature Institute

    Reviewed by 8 employees

    8.0

  3. Scott Family Amazeum

    Reviewed by 6 employees

    6.7

  4. Colonial Williamsburg

    Reviewed by 12 employees

    6.3

  5. U.S. Space & Rocket Center

    Reviewed by 12 employees

    5.8