ICYMI: Highlights from the week of January 3 – 7, 2022
This is a sampling of approximately 2,620 media clips covering the Smithsonian this week.
Art and Design
Why the Smithsonian is changing its approach to collecting, starting with the removal of looted Benin treasures
The Washington Post – January 5, 2022
Why Is Murano Glass So Special (and Expensive)? Experts Give Us 8 Reasons
artnet News – January 5, 2022
Community, connection and activism at the National Museum of African Art
Blooloop – January 5, 2022
COVID-19 CLOSURES
Smithsonian reduces hours at zoo and most museums because of covid-related staff shortages
The Washington Post – January 3, 2022
A Major Pandemic Spike Is Forcing Museums to Close—Again. But This Time, It’s Because Staffers Are Out Sick
artnet News – January 4, 2022
Smithsonian Announces Modified Schedule for Museums, Zoo Due to COVID
NBC Washington – January 4, 2022
Jan. 6, 2021
The debris of Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol now belongs to history
The Washington Post – January 5, 2022
Jan. 6 artifacts collected at American History Museum point to organization, planning and violence
ABC News – January 5, 2022
Smithsonian Unveils Artifacts from Jan. 6
NBC4 Washington – January 5, 2022
One Year Later: Documenting the Attack on the U.S. Capitol
Government Executive – January 5, 2022
Science and Technology
Researchers: Coastal Marine Life Found Living on Ocean Waste
VOA – January 5, 2022
Scientists baffled by mysterious dusty object orbiting a star
CNET – January 4, 2022
In 2022, the new space race will get more heated, crowded and dangerous
CNET – January 2, 2022
Secretary Bunch
In 2022, the new space race will get more heated, crowded and dangerous
CNET – January 2, 2022
Weather Closures
National Zoo, Smithsonian museums closed Friday for snow
WUSA-TV – January 7, 2022
Smithsonian National Zoo animals enjoy the snow day
WUSA-TV – January 4, 2022
D.C.’s First Snow of 2022 Closes Schools, Government Buildings, COVID-19 Testing Sites
DCist – January 3, 2022
Various Subjects
Smithsonian Leaders and Union Representatives Disagree Over Museum Openings
Government Executive – January 6, 2022
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