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New White House Report Alleges ‘Anti-White’ Bias at Smithsonian

A new White House report accuses Smithsonian museums of "anti-white" bias, naming art museums and staff as evidence.

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Another Smithsonian Director Faces the White House’s Wrath

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White House accuses Smithsonian of ‘extreme' political activism

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Historians reject White House’s criticism of Smithsonian Museum

On July 4, the White House posted a lengthy report condemning the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History, accusing it of promoting “extreme ideological activism” while denigrati...

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Inside Trump’s Ideological Fight With the Smithsonian

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A Huge Escalation in Trump’s Smithsonian Meddling

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White House report brands Smithsonian leadership as radical activists who can’t be trusted

Smithsonian leaders Lonnie Bunch and Anthea Hartig, historic firsts in their roles, champion confronting America’s full past, while Gov. Josh Shapiro warns against any president dictating a single, sa...

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Our Biggest Takeaways from the White House Report Targeting Smithsonian Native American Exhibits

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White House brands Smithsonian’s American history museum leaders as ‘extreme’ activists

On America’s 250th, Smithsonian Museums Offer Respite and Reflection

An institution under attack from the Trump administration provided relief from the weather on July 4 — and a chance to ponder what it means to be American.

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This Building Hosted Lincoln’s Inaugural Ball and Displayed the Declaration of Independence. Today, It’s Home to Two World-Class Art Museums

The Old Patent Office Building now houses the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery. A new exhibition spotlights the structure's rich history of encouraging innovation

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Smithsonian at Crossroads as White House Compliance Deadline Looms

Director Lonnie Bunch said the institution is committed to being "transparent and open," turning over documents for a mandated content review. Smithsonian's Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture in Washington, D.C. Photo: Shutterstock.

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Smithsonian museums to stay open late this weekend

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Museums on the National Mall will be open late this weekend in D.C. to celebrate the summer solstice and America’s 250th birthday. On Friday and Saturday ...

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Fragments of Ancient Pottery Inspired Maria Martinez

Discover how Maria Martinez revolutionized Pueblo pottery with her innovative black-on-black ceramics, inspired by ancient fragments and created through experimental firing techniques at San Ildefonso Pueblo. Diana Turnbow, researcher and writer for the ...

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Smithsonian Joins Forces with 14 Museums to Pool Data on American Art

Envisioning what networked art information at US museums might look like. (slide image via americanartcollaborative.org) Imagine typing “John Singer Sargent” into a search engine and being able to see every painting the artist ever made that’s owned ...

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Smithsonian museums, National Zoo reopenings bring flocks of visitors

Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo are welcoming members of the public back after weeks of closures because of the government shutdown. The Smithsonian Institution, which receives federal funding and comprises the largest museum complex in the world ...