ICYMI: Highlights from the week of July 12 – July 16, 2021
This is a sampling of approximately 4,980 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week.
Reopening
The Smithsonian announces an end to timed passes and capacity restrictions at most facilities
The Washington Post – July 16, 2021
Smithsonian to phase out timed-entry passes, extend hours for museums
WJLA.com – July 16, 2021
The best things to do in the D.C. area the week of July 15-21
The Washington Post – July 15, 2021
Jeff Bezos Donation
Jeff Bezos donates $200 million to Air and Space Museum in largest gift to the Smithsonian since its founding
The Washington Post – July 14, 2021
Jeff Bezos Gifts Historic $200 Million to the Smithsonian
Smithsonian Magazine – July 14, 2021
Bezos donates $200M to Smithsonian for Air and Space Museum
Associated Press News – July 14, 2021
Bezos donates $200 million to Smithsonian, the biggest gift in the museum’s history
CNN.com – July 15, 2021
Jeff Bezos Gives $200 Million to Smithsonian Days Before Space Flight
Bloomberg – July 14, 2021
History, Culture, and Education
Smithsonian To Roll Out Community Filmmaking Showcase ‘Futures We Dream’
Variety – July 13, 2021
Judy Garland’s ‘Wizard of Oz’ dress found decades later in college drama department
ABC News – Go.com – July 13, 2021
Curating Black history
Post Reports by the Washington Post – July 12, 2021
Indigenous people are trekking across the US with a 25-foot totem pole. Here’s why
CNN.com – July 11, 2021
Opinion: Blue Suit, Dusted By Insurrection, Goes To Smithsonian
National Public Radio – July 10, 2021
Science and Technology
What we know about the mystery bird death crisis on the East Coast
National Geographic – July 15, 2021
What Virgin Galactic’s milestone flight means for the future of tourists in space
National Geographic – July 12, 2021
Various Subjects
As Part of a $4.5 Billion Oxycontin Settlement, the Sackler Family Has Promised Not to Lend Its Name to Museums for Nine Years
artnet News – July 10, 2021
Posted: 19 July 2021
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