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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 ...
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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 ...

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" ...

The Smithsonian Changes Its Description of Trump’s Role on Jan. 6

The National Museum of American History removed some details of the charges President Trump faced when it replaced a display ...