WASHINGTON, DC.- Things are not always what they seem when it comes to fish—something scientists at the Smithsonian Institution and the Ocean Science Foundation are finding out. Using modern genetic analysis, combined with traditional examination …
Smithsonian Institution’s Governing Board Seeks Changes After Video Flap at Portrait Gallery
WASHINGTON (AP).- The Smithsonian Institution’s governing board on Monday called for changes in how potentially objectionable exhibits are handled while also standing behind the head of the museum complex amid accusations of censorship. Smithsonian Sec…
Smithsonian Institution’s Governing Board Seeks Changes After Video Flap at Portrait Gallery
WASHINGTON (AP).- The Smithsonian Institution’s governing board on Monday called for changes in how potentially objectionable exhibits are handled while also standing behind the head of the museum complex amid accusations of censorship. Smithsonian Sec…
Smithsonian Board Supports Museum Head
By: Brett Zongker, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP).- The Smithsonian Institution’s governing board is supporting the head of the museum complex over a censorship protest by some groups but is calling for changes in how some exhibits are handled. Some…
Steve Case Nominated to Serve as a Citizen Regent on Smithsonian Board of Regents
WASHINGTON.- The Smithsonian Board of Regents voted at its Monday, Jan. 31, meeting to nominate Steve Case to join the Board. Case’s nomination as a citizen Regent is pending approval by Congress and President Barack Obama. The 17-member Smithsoni…
Smithsonian Chief Wayne Clough Says Banned Video by David Wojnarowicz a Work of Art
LOS ANGELES (AP).- After complaints prompted him to cut a 4-minute video from an exhibition about gay contributions to art, the secretary of the Smithsonian Institution became the target in a national censorship debate. Wayne Clough didn’t publicly def…
Smithsonian Chief Wayne Clough Says Banned Video by David Wojnarowicz a Work of Art
LOS ANGELES (AP).- After complaints prompted him to cut a 4-minute video from an exhibition about gay contributions to art, the secretary of the Smithsonian Institution became the target in a national censorship debate. Wayne Clough didn’t publicly def…
Smithsonian Channel for Comcast Digital TV Customers Launches in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, DC.- Comcast and Smithsonian Networks announced the launch of the Smithsonian Channel for Comcast Digital TV customers in Washington, D.C. Customers now have access to the award-winning, family friendly original programs on the Smithsonian …
Smithsonian Channel for Comcast Digital TV Customers Launches in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, DC.- Comcast and Smithsonian Networks announced the launch of the Smithsonian Channel for Comcast Digital TV customers in Washington, D.C. Customers now have access to the award-winning, family friendly original programs on the Smithsonian …
Smithsonian Institution’s "New Harmonies" Traveling Exhibition on Five-State Tour
ASBURY PARK, NJ (AP).- The Smithsonian hears America singing, playing instruments and telling its history through music. The Washington cultural institution’s New Harmonies program will feature this musical history with a traveling exhibit in five stat…