Kirk Johnson to Leave Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History for Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Kirk Johnson is leaving his position as the Sant Director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History after 14 years. He announced today that he’ll become the president and CEO of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Johnson, who started at the National Museum in 2012, was previously the vice president and chief curator at the Denver museum. During his time at the Smithsonian, he championed science and nature, utilizing the museum's vast collection of over 148 million items to promote scientific knowledge. His departure ends a notable chapter in Washington, D.C., as he heads back to Denver, where his career began.
Key facts
- Kirk Johnson announced he will step down as Sant Director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History
- Johnson has held the role for 14 years
- He will become president and CEO of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science
- Johnson joined the National Museum of Natural History in 2012
- Before the Smithsonian, he was vice president and chief curator at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science
- He advocated for science, nature and the power of museums to influence the future
- He led efforts to use the museum's collection of more than 148 million objects and specimens to expand scientific knowledge
- The announcement was made today
Entities
Artists
- Kirk Johnson
Institutions
- Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History
- Denver Museum of Nature and Science
- Smithsonian
Locations
- Denver
- United States
- Washington, D.C.