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Fire at National Museum of American History causes closure

The National Museum of American History is closed until further notice due to a fire that broke out on Thursday morning.

White House reviewing all Smithsonian museum, exhibit content before America 250 celebration in 2026

Smithsonian museums will be reviewed by the Trump administration ahead of America's 250th anniversary to ensure exhibits are ...

White House orders a review of exhibits at Smithsonian museums ahead of nation’s 250th birthday

The White House is ordering a review of the Smithsonian museums to align content with President Donald Trump's interpretation ...

Trump orders review of Smithsonian museums to ensure ‘alignment with American ideals’ ahead of 250th anniversary

It is more important than ever that our national museums reflect the unity, progress, and enduring values that define the ...
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What one historian says White House vetting of Smithsonian means for U.S. cultural institutions

The White House said it wants to ensure the museums show the "unity, progress and enduring values that define the American ...
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August at the National Museum of American History

What to know:u2028 The museum is open seven days a week, except Dec. 25, between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Admission is free, and ...

Fire forces evacuation, closure of National Museum of American History

WASHINGTON — A fire in a below-ground area connected to the National Museum of American History forced the building’s ...

'Morning Joe' Blasts Trump's Review of National African American Museum as a 'Concerted Effort' to Remove America's Racist History | Video

MSNBC's "The Morning Joe" panel blasted President Donald Trump's order to review Smithsonian museum exhibits as a "dangerous" ...