Despite the economy, there are many bright spots to celebrate in Affiliateland this month. Great job everyone! Adler Planetarium (Chicago, Illinois) received a $40,000 grant from the National Endowment of the Humanities to develop a planning project leading to recommendations for improving the storage of a collection of artifacts related to the history of astronomy, maritime history, […]
The American Association of Museum’s annual convention, this year in Los Angeles, provided us with the perfect opportunity to celebrate the tenth anniversary of our Smithsonian affiliation with the Japanese American National Museum (JANM), also celebrating its 25th anniversary. On May 26, Smithsonian and Affiliate staff gathered at this inspiring museum to toast these special milestones. […]
Congratulations to Affiliates making news this week! The National Jazz Museum in Harlem (NY, NY) NYC seeks developer to build new home for National Jazz Museum in Harlem City looking to build Jazz Museum in Harlem Charlotte Museum of History (Charlotte, NC) Charlotte Museum of History announces new president & CEO History museum names new leader […]
Did you know you don’t have to be in Washington, D.C. to see Smithsonian artifacts? Right now there are about 1,166 Smithsonian artifacts on loan to Affiliate museums across the country. Here’s a few things you could see this weekend! A collection of railroad scale models at the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum (Baltimore, MD) from the […]
The Smithsonian’s new strategic plan identifies four grand challenges that call for the Smithsonian to broaden access and reach new audiences. These four topics, along with our continued dedication to revitalizing education, will define the work at the Smithsonian as we begin a new era. It’s an exciting time to be at the Smithsonian, and […]
Congratulations to these Affiliates making headlines! Plimoth Plantation (Plymouth, MA) Updating museums San Diego Natural History Museum (San Diego, CA) San Diegan finds rare plants on Guadalupe Island Glitter in their eyes: New exhibit showcases gems’ historical allure San Diego Air & Space Museum (San Diego, CA) Museum lets you soar through aviation photos online U.S. […]
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