Smithsonian Global

As a part of the larger #AfroConnections virtual exchange program, 10 Brazilian colleagues are here in DC for a week of discussions, learning, and collaboration!

@smithsonianglobal @nmaahc @EmbaixadaEUA @HeritageatState's new exchange with cultural heritage professionals in Brazil aims to strengthen cultural ties & foster inclusive museum practices, highlighting African-descendant communities & promoting cross-cultural collaboration.

@SciDiplomacyUSA @smithsonian @StateDept Congrats, OES!

On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we’re sharing photos from last Friday's visit to @smithsoniannmai - our #CulturalHeritageForward cohort explored ways the museum celebrates & collaborates with communities for exhibits, programs, collections care & more @SmithsonianFolk @si_africanart

#GoodNewsTuesday. Excited for our #CulturalHeritageForward site visit with global cohort members from #Vietnam #NewZealand #Cameroon #Nigeria! Join us over 2 weeks to explore #sharedstewardship #ethicalreturns #inclusivemuseums @si_africanart @SmithsonianFolk @HeritageatState!

Our two-week exchange program with @dctabudhabi was action-packed! 🎉 From guided tours to insightful conversations, we're building mutual understanding and sparking creativity! 📸🌟 #DCTAbuDhabi #international #culturalexchange

Excited to learn alongside @dctabudhabi cultural heritage colleagues over 2 weeks! Smithsonian Global is hosting cultural heritage colleagues from Abu Dhabi for an international #culturalexchange - together we're fostering understanding, curiosity, and creativity.

“Preservation Through Circulation: Ukraine’s Enduring Statehood and Heritage,” a collaboration between @amhistorymuseum, @postalmuseum, and @warmuseum_ua, explores how everyday objects, such as coins and stamps, can affirm a national cultural identity. s.si.edu/3Xg82IR

As we continue to increase the @smithsonian and @UNESCO partnership – great to have Dr. Cliff Murphy, Director of @SmithsonianFolk. The Smithsonian represents the very best of Team USA 🇺🇸 across science, education and culture. #DidYouKnow the Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum and research complex? 21 museums, 9 research centers, and affiliates around the 🌎 What’s your favorite?

Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay! In 2023, the @SmithsonianZoo's Conservation Biology Institute welcomed a delegation of wildlife experts from 8 African nations as part of a @StateIVLP visit to exchange best practices in protecting vulnerable animal populations. #WeSaveSpecies

Learn more about how the Smithsonian is supporting the resilience of Ukraine's cultural sector: s.si.edu/3yKo6cg

From April 29 – May 10, we hosted 8 cultural heritage pros from @dctabudhabi for a cultural exchange on #museumeducation & #digitalengagement. Learning together sparks creativity and inclusivity for innovative solutions in the cultural sector! 🌍🏛️ #DCTAbuDhabi

Excited to learn alongside @dctabudhabi cultural heritage pros over 2 weeks! 🌍 We're hosting cultural heritage professionals from Abu Dhabi for an exchange focused on #education and #digitalengagement - together we're fostering understanding, curiosity, and creativity! 🏛️

📣 DEADLINE EXTENDED to 15 APRIL! @GlobalSI and @HeritageAtState are accepting applications for Cultural Heritage Forward now through 15 April. Learn more, including how to apply, here: s.si.edu/3THtHYW

📣 CLOSING SOON! @GlobalSI and @HeritageAtState are accepting applications for Cultural Heritage Forward, a new exchange program focused on inclusive practice, shared stewardship, ethical returns, and more through 10 April. Apply today: s.si.edu/3THtHYW

📢 NEXT WEEK! @GlobalSI is hosting info sessions with @HeritageAtState on Cultural Heritage Forward, a new exchange program on shared stewardship, ethical returns, and more. Hear from @SmithsonianNMAI @SmithsonianFolk @si_africanart and learn more: s.si.edu/3V3rU1e

📣 Open now! @GlobalSI and @HeritageAtState are accepting applications for Cultural Heritage Forward, a new exchange program focused on shared stewardship, ethical returns, and more. Learn more & apply before 10 April: s.si.edu/3V3rU1e

#dyk the @TangierLegation is the only US National Historic Landmark outside the country? Gifted to the US in 1821, today it serves as a museum, library, and outreach center. The Smithsonian recently hosted the Legation's leadership for a week of professional exchange.

On Tuesday, the @smithsonian renewed its working relationship with @StateDept by signing a new agreement that outlines a framework for collaboration across the sciences, culture, and education. Read more: s.si.edu/3NBM6Tq #oursharedfuture #lifeonasustainableplanet

It's clear that air pollution is bad for our health. But it's not always clear where air pollution comes from. Led by scientists at our @CenterforAstro, the @TEMPO_Mission tracks air pollution in near-real time to help us understand it and develop sustainable solutions.