White House cracks down on Smithsonian exhibits before America’s 250th in 2026

The Trump administration is tightening at the Smithsonian institution before the US 250th anniversary celebrations next year, requiring specific national museums and “to reflect” unity, progress and permanent values “to reflect” unity, progress and permanent values. ,

In a letter written to Smithsonian Institution Secretary Loni Bunch III, the Trump Administration officials determined a review process that the organization would have to go through the institution to ensure alignment with the executive order of the institution President Donald Trump’s “Ristoring Truth and Sainty to American History”.

“The purpose of this initiative is to celebrate American extraordinary, removal of divisive or biased narratives and ensure alignment with the President’s instructions to restore confidence in our shared cultural institutions,” reads the letter.

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The following museums are included during stages I of the comprehensive internal review: the National Museum of American History, Natural History, African American History and Culture and American Indians; National Air and Space Museum; Smithsonian American Art Museum; National Portrait Gallery and Hirsorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.

The administration stated that the review is “ingested” for the mission and contribution of the institute, and the goal is not to intervene in daily operations, but “historically to highlight the inclusive illustrations of accurate, upliftment and America’s heritage.”

There are five focus points in the review, from the analysis of current and future content within exhibitions in the museums to ensure that museums reflect all the guidelines for material materials “Mission of Smithsonian”.

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The museum curator and senior employees will be better interviewed to understand “selection process, exhibition approval workflows, and currently guiding exhibition materials to understand any outline.”

The administration is also asking that the above museums provide them with all the materials – including digital files – for the current, upcoming and travel exhibitions; Educational resources; External participation; Grants documents; Survey reactions; And internal guidelines and governance.

All those items will be reviewed by the employees, which will be assigned by the Equivalent Aligning Alignment with the order of Trump.

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A 120-day implementation guideline was given, but museums are expected to work on parts of the process within 30 days of receiving letters from the administration.

Immediate tasks include current exhibition details, draft schemes for upcoming shows, 250 programming materials and internal guidelines used in exhibition development. The museum will also choose an employee connectivity to serve as the primary contact point during the review process, including observation trips on the site.

Within 120 days, museums will be expected to, if necessary, the material will be expected to apply reforms, and any “divisive or ideologically operated language will be replaced with integrated, historically accurate and creative details.”

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The Trump administration estimates to complete the review in early 2026 and describes the process as “a collaborative and forward -looking opportunity” that focuses on “the strength, width and achievements of the American story”.

“By focusing on Americanism – people, theory and progress that define our nation – we can work together to renew the role of Smithsonian as the world’s leading museum institute,” Read the letter.

It was concluded by saying that the target for Smithsonian institution is “vibrant, reliable and inspiring for generations to come.”