Tag: Museums
How My Museum’s Celebration of America’s 250th Birthday Got Complicated
The New York Historical museum is gearing up to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026, amidst challenges…
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Lays Off 12 Workers
The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (FAMSF) recently announced the layoff of 12 workers due to a…
Art Bridges Supports Museums Nationwide
Art Bridges is a groundbreaking initiative that aims to bring American art out of storage and into the…
Shamim M. Momin Is the Bronx Museum’s New Director
Shamim M. Momin will begin her tenure as director and chief curator of the Bronx Museum. (photo by…
What Can History Museums Offer in the Trump Era?Â
The On Our 250th initiative is not just about gathering birthday wishes for the United States; it’s about…
Nature’s Memory review: A new book reveals the deep flaws in our natural history museums
Natural history museums hold a special place in our society, serving as both educational institutions and repositories of…
RomĂ©o Mivekannin’s Cage-Like Sculptures of Museums Reframe the Colonial Past — Colossal
RomĂ©o Mivekannin, a renowned artist known for his bold, chiaroscuro paintings that reimagine European art historical masterworks in…
LA Museums Have Failed Undocumented Immigrants
The recent deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles to target undocumented immigrants has sparked outrage and…
Museums Cautiously Optimistic as Some Federal Grants Reinstated
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has made a significant announcement today, May 21, reinstating grants…
A Quarter of Republicans Think Trump Should Control MuseumsÂ
Trump’s notorious campaign against cultural institutions, including the Smithsonian museums, seeks to whitewash American history. (edit Valentina Di…
Tate Museums Cut Staff by 7%, Citing Post-Pandemic Deficit
The Tate museums in the United Kingdom are making tough decisions in response to a post-pandemic deficit, with…
Do science dioramas still have a place in today’s museums?
Visitors could see animals in their natural habitats, with meticulously crafted details that brought the scenes to life.…