Museums

How A Doll-Loving Heiress Became The Mother Of Forensic Science

Frances Glessner Lee became the first woman police captain in the U.S., but you've probably never heard of her.
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The Role Of Museums In Unmasking Society’s Inequities

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Get To Know The Artists Painting The Obamas' Official Portraits

Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald are the first black artists hired by the Smithsonian to paint a president and first lady.
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Our Residents Are Proud To Call Casper, Wyoming Home

We treasure our freedom and embrace the wide-open spaces that surround us.
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The NRA Museum Showcases Guns From The Same Hollywood It Says Is 'Glorifying' Violence

The "Hollywood Guns" exhibit "spotlights 125 firearms that have thrilled moviegoers for generations," the NRA website says.
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The Louvre Pulls 'Explicit' Sculpture Of Two Buildings Getting Busy

The artist behind the work calls the decision "total hypocrisy."
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Guggenheim Pulls Controversial Animal-Related Art After Threats Of Violence

The pieces featured live reptiles and video footage of dogs strapped to treadmills.
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Museum Under Fire For Show With Live Reptiles, Film Of Dogs Strapped To Treadmills

Animal welfare activists are accusing the New York City museum of cruelty.
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Twitter Calls Out Museum Curator For Saying Asian Names Are 'Confusing'

The British Museum apologized and said their initial tweet addressed single objects with multiple Asian names.
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'Bambi' Artist Who Endured America's Racism Finally Gets His Due

The late Tyrus Wong, whose paintings formed the basis of Disney's iconic film, is finally receiving the recognition he deserves.
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