naturalist center expands its branches
The York County Culture and Heritage Museums are on a roll! Just a few months ago, the Museum of York County celebrated its 60th Anniversary by opening its first Naturalist Center, modeled after the Smithsonian’s Naturalist Center. And just a few weeks ago, the they added a new museum, the Main Street Children’s Museum. The Museum of York County […]
affiliates in the news!
Congratulations to these Affiliates making headlines this week! Whatcom Museum of History and Art (Bellingham, WA) ‘New Deal for Artists’ paints a picture of Depression-era America. READ MORE National Museum of American Jewish History (Philadelphia, PA) Liberty Bells and Whistles. READ MORE High Museum of Art (Atlanta, GA) The High Museum of Art Recently Selected to […]
affiliates in the news
Congratulations to these Affiliates making headlines this week! Conner Prairie (Fishers, Indiana) Conner Prairie to open new Civil War exhibit. READ MORE Museum of Design Atlanta (Atlanta, Georgia) Loridans Foundation gives $444,500 to 15 metro arts groups. READ MORE High Museum of Art (Atlanta, Georgia) MetLife Foundation Announces $500,000 in Grants for the Fourth Installment of […]
SITES in your neighborhood this winter
Smithsonian Affiliates across the country are bringing Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) exhibitions to their communities this winter. Here’s what’s opening at an Affiliate in the coming months: February 12- May 1, 2011 Lakeview Museum of Arts and Sciences (Peoria, Illinois) Jim Henson’s Fantastic World Organized with The Jim Henson Legacy, Jim Henson’s Fantastic World offers […]
SITES’ Quarterly Corner for December 2010
Even as 2010 draws to a close, you may still be looking for the perfect exhibition to bring to your museum or gallery next year. Take a look at these SITES offerings that are available in 2011 and don’t miss your chance to host some of our most popular exhibitions! www.sites.si.edu Plus, if you book an […]
SI and Affiliates collaborate on Places of Invention
Places of Invention is a planned exhibition at the National Museum of American History organized by the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation. Scheduled to open in 2014, it will feature a selection of “hot spots” of invention and innovation–places where a critical mass of inventive people, networks, institutions, funding […]
affiliates in the news
Congratulations to these Affiliates making headlines this week! York County Culture and Heritage Museums (Rock Hill, SC) Children’s museum draws national praise. READ MORE New York State Museum (Albany, NY) Grant funds state museum mussel research. READ MORE National Museum of American Jewish History (Philadelphia, PA) Philadelphia’s latest must-see is the new National Museum of American […]
Kudos for December 2010
Great job Affiliates for ending the year on a high note! and congratulations to all Affiliates for their accomplishments this year. Bravo! Big congratulations to Conner Prairie (Fishers, Indiana) and Japanese American National Museum (Los Angeles, California) for being two of 10 museums and libraries to receive the 2010 National Medal for Museum and Library Service from […]
Smithsonian Secretary speaks at Frost Art Museum
On November 19, 2010, Smithsonian Secretary G. Wayne Clough participated in the The Steven & Dorothea Green Critics’ Lecture Series at the Frost Art Museum at Florida International University, a Smithsonian Affiliate in Miami, Florida. “As an Affiliate, he was my first choice since he became Secretary. I thought it was important for people in Miami […]
affiliates in the news
Congratulations to these Affiliates making headlines this week! Plimoth Plantation (Plymouth, Massachusetts) The real Thanksgiving unveiled at Plimoth Plantation. READ MORE History Channel airs show on Thanksgiving produced by local native. READ MORE Plimoth Plantation helps reveal “The Real Story of Thanksgiving”. READ MORE The Air Zoo (Portage, Michigan) Air Zoo expanding. READ MORE Air […]
affiliates in the news
Congratulations to these Affiliate making headlines! Frost Art Museum at Florida International University (Miami, Florida) Smithsonian Secretary Wayne Clough to speak at FIU Nov. 19. READ MORE Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico (San Juan, Puerto Rico) Art Museum of Puerto Rico will host the most complete collection of works by José Campeche. ENGLISH VERSION / […]
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affiliates in the news
Congratulations to these Affiliates making headlines! National Museum of American Jewish History (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) Jewish history museum set to open near historic Philadelphia sites. READ MORE New National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia Celebrates Jewish Life. READ MORE New Philadelphia museum celebrates Jewish life. READ MORE New museum traces accomplishments of American Jews. READ […]
Smithsonian artifacts help tell the story at new National Museum of American Jewish History
The new National Museum of American Jewish History hosts its grand opening celebration this weekend. And you’ve probably already heard the buzz that VIPs such as Bette Midler, Jerry Seinfeld and Vice President Joe Biden will be on hand for the opening. But did you know there will be some quieter stars sticking around long […]
affiliates in the news!
Congratulations to these Affiliates making headlines! National Museum of American Jewish History (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) A Sneak Peek: The National Museum of American Jewish History. READ MORE National Museum of American Jewish History Grand Opening Weekend. READ MORE Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture(Baltimore, Maryland) Reginald Lewis Museum Spotlights Women In History. […]
Sousa and Baseball: Bringing American Icons Together
Sousa Archives and Center for American Music, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a Smithsonian Affiliate in Champaign, Illinois, recently opened “Sousa and His League of Players: America’s Music and the Golden Age of Baseball,” on view through July 2011. Special thanks to Sousa Archive Center Director, Scott Schwartz, for this guest post. The University of Illinois’ […]
