Smithsonian Closes Museums as Shutdown Stretches On
The Smithsonian on October 12 closed all twenty-one of its museums as the US government shutdown begun on October 1 continued to draw on.| Artforum
Although the federal government shutdown has started, the Smithsonian museums will remain open at least through Monday, October 6. Despite the media’s attention on 12:01 am on October 1, shutdowns don’t happen immediately because stopping a huge bureaucracy takes time, plus each agency has to determine who will be furloughed and who is essential—that’s why […]| Engaging Places
The Smithsonian on October 12 closed all twenty-one of its museums as the US government shutdown begun on October 1 continued to draw on.| Artforum
The Smithsonian faces criticism as Trump demands oversight of its exhibitions, raising concerns about the preservation of accurate American history.| The Washington Informer
The US president’s criticisms come as the White House begins a review of the Smithsonian’s programmes and exhibitions| The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
The Trump administration on August 12 announced it would conduct a review of Smithsonian Institution exhibitions for "alignment with American ideals.”| Artforum
