In March 2010 the Smithsonian Natural History Museum opened the David H. Koch Hall of Human Origins. The hall reflects the combined talents of many exhibition specialists, including the Smithsonian Office of Exhibits Central.

Introduction and comments from the curator, Betty Belanus.

Smithsonian scientist Mary Hagedorn is recognized as the world's leading expert in aquatic cryobiology.

Alan Peters and Mike Henley work behind the scenes at the National Zoo's Invertebrate Hall.

Three of the Smithsonian's top administrators (Richard Kurin, Alison McNally, and Eva Pell) describe some of their most memorable challenges.

Smithsonian Secretary G. Wayne Clough talks about growing up in rural Georgia and the career path that led to his leadership of the largest museum complex in the world.

Lora Collins, supervisor of the model shop, demonstrates an essential step in the creation of exhibition mannequins—the replication of a human face.

As the Smithsonian's Senior Historic Preservation Officer, Amy Ballard, oversees historic renovations; but her career at the Smithsonian began much differently as a clerk typist with "other duties as assigned". Her oddest job was owlkeeper of the castle.

Charles Poe and David Royle, executives for the Smithsonian Channel, allow a Festival audience inside their new production on the history and legend surrounding the enigmatic Hope Diamond.

Paul F. Johnston is a scientific diver and curator at the National Museum of American History. His passion is hunting down and excavating shipwrecks.