Curator of the United States Senate

The United States Senate Curator is an employee of the United States Senate who is responsible for developing and implementing the museum and preservation programs for the . The Curator Office collects, preserves, and interprets the Senate's fine and decorative arts, historic objects, and architectural features. Through exhibits, publications, and other programs, the Office educates the public about the Senate and its collections.

The current curatrix is Melinda Smith.

List of Senate Curators[]

Joseph Dougherty 1968–1969
Richard A. Baker (acting) 1969–1970
James R. Ketchum 1970–1995
Diane K. Skvarla 1995–2014
Melinda Smith 2014–present

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