WASHIGNTON, D.C.- The Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery have received a major gift to support Persian art and culture and related programs at the museums. The donor, Jahangir Amuzegar, has established two endowments: the …
New National Immigration Museum Urged for DC
By: Brett Zongker, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP).- A group that wants to build a National Museum of the American People in Washington to tell the history of immigration is calling on Congress to jump-start the effort. The group is announcing Wedn…
The Hirshhorn Launches ARTLAB+ Digital Technology and Innovative Approaches Are Key
WASHINGTON, D.C..- The Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum announces significant funding that supports technology-driven education for young people. The Hirshhorn is the recipient of a John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation grant of $500,000 for…
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Gives $50 Million in Grants to the Smithsonian Institution
WASHINGTON, DC.- The Smithsonian Institution has received $50 million in grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support three new programs: $30 million for broadening access to the Institution through a Youth Access Endowment, $10 million f…