US 250th Anniversary Museum Programming
Key Questions
Which museums are launching exhibitions for the US 250th anniversary?
Multiple institutions are participating, including the New-York Historical Society with its new $175M Tang Wing for American Democracy, the Smithsonian's 'New America 250' exhibit at the American History Museum, and the NMNH's 'From These Lands' featuring over 600 objects from all 50 states.
What does the New-York Historical Society's new wing include?
The 71,000-square-foot Tang Wing for American Democracy has opened with artifacts such as Washington's chair and plans for a future LGBTQ+ museum component.
What other collaborations are planned for the anniversary?
Additional programming includes MOCA Connecticut's summer season and the PMA/PAFA collaboration 'A Nation of Artists' opening on July 4.
Multiple museums launch exhibitions for the US 250th anniversary: New-York Historical Society opens a $175M democracy wing with Washington's chair and future LGBTQ+ museum; Smithsonian's 'New America 250' exhibit at the American History Museum; NMNH's 'From These Lands' with 600+ objects from all 50 states; MOCA Connecticut summer season; PMA/PAFA collaboration 'A Nation of Artists' (July 4). A major trend in global exhibition announcements.