Source: Fox News
Summary
Historian Dr. Jody Edward Ginn visited the National Museum of American History (NMAH) for the first time in over a decade and was disappointed by the museum’s shift towards activism. He believes the museum’s mission has changed to encourage activism rather than provide educational information. Ginn criticized the museum’s exhibits, saying they are “factually incorrect” and leave out important information. He also argued that the museum’s graphic and sexually explicit exhibits have no place in a museum frequented by children and families.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Dr. Jody Edward Ginn visited the National Museum of American History, expecting to see a change in its mission. He was not surprised to find that the museum had shifted towards activism. The museum’s exhibits, he said, are designed to “specifically direct” visitors “to action” rather than provide information. Ginn noted that the museum’s revised mission statement has changed the purpose of the institution. He believes that the museum has abandoned its educational mission in favor of activism.
The museum’s shift towards activism is not a new development, but rather the culmination of a process that has been going on for some time. The Smithsonian, as the highest-profile symptom of this process, has become a focal point for criticism. Ginn’s visit confirms that the museum’s mission has changed, and he is not hopeful that it can change without a “massive effort” to replace current staff.
Author: Evan Null
