[Music] I design museums for a living and time and time again I get asked the same question. Does anyone go to museums anymore. And it's a fair question.In a world that's constantly online, where everything is so fast, so interactive, and always on, museums can feel like relics of the past. Slow, static, trapped in time. We're surrounded by information, yet somehow it all just feels like noise.We skim the surface of what's happening around us, but we rarely take the time to pause and understand the bigger p ...

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Government Oversight & Historical Interpretation - The White House is conducting an internal review of selected Smithsonian museums and exhibitions to ensure alignment with the president's directive to celebrate American exceptionalism and remove divisive narratives [1] - The administration plans to review eight Smithsonian museums initially, including the National Museum of American History, the National Museum of African-American History and Culture, the National Museum of the American Indian, and the National Portrait Gallery [1] - The President signed an executive order claiming the Smithsonian has come under the influence of a divisive race-centered ideology and directed the Vice President to remove improper ideology [1] Historical Perspective & Cultural Significance - 97% of Americans believe museums are educational assets for their communities [1] - 92% of adults in the US consider museums as nonpartisan providers of educational content [1] - Three-quarters (75%) of the American public believe museums are an important part of civil society and support civic knowledge and participation [1] - History is complex, involving both positive and negative aspects, and understanding the full story is crucial for learning [3][4] Curatorial Integrity & Evolving Narratives - Museums should evolve, discuss, and review their content, with curators and experts playing a key role in ensuring accuracy and comprehensiveness [10] - The telling of history involves curation, emphasizing certain aspects and minimizing others, which is a matter of opinion [6][7][8]