In October 2019, the Bureau of Bureaucracy was named one of the "Five Pieces at Smithsonian Museums and Galleries You Shouldn't Miss" by the Association of Registrars and Collection Specialists (ARCS).
In October 2019, the Bureau of Bureaucracy received recognition as one of "Five Must-Visit Displays" at Smithsonian museums and galleries, according to a list published by ARCS, the Association of Registrars and Collection Specialists.