Minnesota museums unite in opposition to Trump’s ICE policies during economic shutdown
A coalition of museums in the Twin Cities declared their participation in an “economic blackout” strike on Friday, a reaction to President Trump’s immigration enforcement policies, as conveyed through their social media announcements. A total of eight museums, along with numerous local businesses, including cafes and restaurants, planned to shut down operations. Organizers promoted this […]
Museums in France, including the Louvre, Raise Entry Fees for Non-Europeans
Beginning Wednesday, visitors to the Louvre in Paris from outside the European Union will face a 45% increase in entrance fees compared to their European counterparts. This measure aims to support the renovation efforts of the iconic museum. As part of these new financial measures at the world’s most visited museum, staff will check IDs […]
Smithsonian Meets Deadline Set by White House to Submit Records for ‘Restoring Truth and Sanity’ at Museums
The Smithsonian Institution has reached a deadline to provide documents regarding its current and future exhibitions for review by the White House, which aims to ensure that “truth and sanity” are upheld in America’s historical narrative. “As you may know, funding for the Smithsonian Institution is only permissible in line with the following provisions: Executive […]
Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo temporarily shut down due to a shutdown
The Smithsonian Institution and the National Zoo officially closed their doors to the public on Sunday, marking the 13th day of the ongoing government shutdown. On Friday, the Smithsonian announced via social media platform X that the museum would shut down on Sunday, with no clear date for reopening. “Due to the government shutdown, the […]
Smithsonian plans to close museums Sunday as shutdown conflict continues
The Smithsonian Institution announced that it will close starting Sunday due to ongoing government funding issues. “Because of the government shutdown, both the Smithsonian Institution and its research centers, including the National Zoo, will temporarily close as of October 12,” the organization stated. They mentioned plans to provide updates on their operational status as the […]
Parks and museums become new areas of cultural conflict.
The debate over how American history is presented in national parks and museums is heating up, particularly as President Trump advocates for a shift in narratives at the National Parks and the Smithsonian. His focus is on modifying exhibits that cover topics ranging from slavery and the civil rights movement to transgender and disability rights. […]
Trump Aims to Remove Wokeness from Smithsonian Museums
Review of the Smithsonian Museum Highlights Negative Portrayals of American History The White House has recently reviewed the Smithsonian Museum, pointing out what it perceives as an excessively negative portrayal of American history. In documentation, it cites examples from public presentations at seven different museums illustrating this claim. Among the examples mentioned is an exhibit […]
Tony Dokoupil supports Trump’s views on Smithsonian museums
The Smithsonian’s Historical Presentation Under Review On Wednesday, CBS host Tony Dokoupil supported a proposal for President Donald Trump to reassess how the Smithsonian Institution showcases American history. During a segment on “CBS Morning,” Dokoupil discussed Trump’s criticism of the museum’s focus on the more troubling aspects of the nation’s past and emphasized a desire […]
Trump requests assessment of Smithsonian museums following his ‘woke’ criticism.
Trump Calls for Review of Smithsonian Exhibits On Tuesday, former President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of American museums, particularly targeting the Smithsonian Institution. He has initiated a sweeping review of major museums across the U.S., describing them as “the last segment of awakening.” This initiative was outlined in a letter sent to Smithsonian Secretary […]
Trump focuses on museums as the final part of ‘woke’ culture.
On Tuesday, President Trump criticized the Smithsonian Institution, calling it “out of control” for showcasing content that, in his view, paints the country negatively, particularly regarding topics like slavery. “Every museum across Washington and beyond seems to be part of this last aspect of waking up,” he shared in a post on The Society of […]