Opinion

The real fight for the Smithsonian

Its museums, more than any others, shape the nation’s narrative. No wonder the country argues about it.
MALL ENTRANCE CLOSURE: Note: The museum’s Mall Entrance at Madison Drive, between 12th and 14th Streets, will be closed due ...
The White House says the Smithsonian Institution must submit materials about current and upcoming exhibitions and events for ...
When the National Portrait Gallery replaced a portrait of President Trump this week, it took down a biography of his first term.
The Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest museum complex, faces a deadline to comply with a White House demand looking ...
Florida A&M University is having its presence debuted at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and ...
The White House requested a review of the institution’s exhibits and programs.
Filipino American Stories,” running at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., documents ...
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art has announced its 2026 festival commemorating Lunar New Year, a celebration of ...
The Smithsonian Institute director told staff members via email Tuesday that he had submitted documents and materials to the ...
As the Smithsonian faced a deadline to comply with the White House’s request for extensive documents about its museum ...
But the rich history of HBCUs can’t be denied. The Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture opened an ...