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Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino location

Overview

The Smithsonian Institution is considering housing the National Museum of the American Latino within its existing Arts and Industries Building on the National Mall. This proposal aims to optimize resources and accelerate the project by utilizing a facility the institution already owns, thereby avoiding the congressional approval required for sites managed by the National Park Service.

Previous attempts to establish the museum near the Tidal Basin faced legislative setbacks, including a defeated House of Representatives bill in May. The decision to repurpose an existing building is intended to secure a permanent location and facilitate fundraising, though it has drawn criticism from conservative groups. Some opponents, such as Mike Gonzalez of the Heritage Foundation, have characterized the move as an attempt to bypass legislative oversight.

The museum has also faced political scrutiny regarding its programming and ideologies. The Smithsonian Board of Regents is scheduled to vote on the proposal on August 31.

Entities

National Mall · National Museum of the American Latino · Smithsonian Institution · U.S. Congress · Arts and Industries Building

Timeline

  1. 18 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Smithsonian board to vote on new home for Latino Museum

    The Smithsonian board will vote on August 31 to potentially house the National Museum of the American Latino in the Arts & Industries Building, bypassing the need for congressional approval.

  2. 22 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Smithsonian considers using existing building for Latino museum

    The Smithsonian Institution may house the National Museum of the American Latino in the existing Arts and Industries Building to bypass congressional approval, a move facing criticism from conservatives.

Sources

artnews.com · streetartparis.fr · townandcountrymag.com · usaartnews.com · washingtonexaminer.com · wnd.com