James H. Bruns

Jim Bruns is the former Director of the History and Heritage Command’ s Museums Operations Division. Mr. Bruns also led the National Museum of the United States Navy, the Navy’ s “ flagship” museum, located on the Washington Navy Yard. During his 35-year federal and not-for-profit career Jim Bruns has served as a Smithsonian curator, museum director, and deputy to the Assistant Secretary for American Museum and National Programs. Jim Bruns is a graduate of the University of Maryland and the author of 11 books.