National Museum of American History
Smithsonian National Museum of American History, Washington,DC
Exhibitionspreview
Jenny Holzer to project quotes about democracy in DC to celebrate Art in Embassies anniversary
The work will appear on the facades of two museums on the Mall, a “very resonant location for democracy in America”
US politicsnews
Smithsonian continues Capitol insurrection archival project
The museum initiated the project last year in the aftermath of the violent far-right riot on 6 January, and has added artefacts originating not only with the rioters but also those who acted against the mob
Reopeningsnews
Smithsonian will reopen eight museums and other venues in May after more than five-month closures
National of Gallery of Art also plans to open its West Building in Washington, DC
Museumsnews
Building a picture of the pandemic: Smithsonian curators capture Covid-19 in real time
Museum curators chart the human angle of the crisis, but collecting material on recent events comes with ethical considerations