How Ngaire Blankenberg Is Flipping Museums for Social Impact
The former museum director has a new initiative dedicated to repairing institutions and communities through arts and heritage.
Smithsonian
The Smithsonian Institute is located at 600 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, D.C. The Smithsonian art museums include several key arts institutions: the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM), founded in 1829, with its vast collection of American art; the Renwick Gallery, a branch of SAAM dedicated to contemporary craft and decorative arts, opened in 1972; the National Portrait Gallery, established in 1962, featuring portraits of notable American figures; the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, founded in 1974, focusing on modern and contemporary art and the Freer Gallery of Art and the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, collectively known as the National Museum of Asian Art, founded in 1923 and 1987, respectively, showcasing significant collections of Asian art. These museums offer diverse exhibitions, programs and research opportunities, enhancing the cultural and educational mission of the Smithsonian Institution. Read more about Museums.
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