Pros
This is a wonderful place to learn and be stimulated since the work we do is full of historical and scientific scholars and collections. It is encouraging to work with some people who are so devoted to their field that they stay on the job well past retirement age.
Cons
Because we are all federal employees, there is very little accountability. Many people do a bare minimum of work and their supervisors don't want to take the time or effort to address it--even though there are means available to do so. The workforce is weighted heavily toward late career (60+) staff and many simply refuse to acknowledge the need to implement technology. And as I said, there is little effort put forth to make these people accountable. Also . . . in some departments, nepotism is rife. If you want to be promoted then you need to suck up and stop worrying about being effective or furthering the Institution's goals.