Docents support the Museum’s collections, research, and exhibitions by staffing interactive carts assisting visitors in selected exhibitions, giving highlights tours, and facilitating hand-on activities. Thousands of visitors—from local communities, across the nation, and around the world—benefit from docent-led activities each year. The program is designed to offer all visitors an exciting and engaging experience that stimulates conversation, promotes an appreciation of the nation’s history, and deepens their understanding of what it means to be an American