The Reimagined National Air and Space Museum
As we head into an active hurricane and wildfire season in the face of a changing climate, be prepared and visit ready.gov for resources on emergency readiness and best practices.
Smithsonian, ATF Stage Fire in Collections Storage Room
The Smithsonian Institute, with the assistance of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), staged a mock environment that would reflect realistic conditions in the event of a fire.
Smithsonian the Latest Federal Establishment to Publish Climate Change Impact Report
Over 20 federal agencies have released their climate action plans in response to President Biden's executive order (EO) on climate change on January 27, 2021, which required plans outlining how the agencies plan to accomplish each climate change-related action, as well as how they can better adapt and increase resilience to climate change impacts through improvements to their facilities and operations – the Smithsonian Museums and Galleries is the most recent publisher of their plan.
Smithsonian Museum Launches 'Talking About Race' Portal
Amid national conversations regarding race in the United States, the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) has launched an online portal to provide Americans with additional resources to both reflect on their own history with race and lead conversation about race. The portal provides targeted guidance for educators, parents or caregivers, and people committed to equity, as well as a multitude of resources delving into the history of race and racism.