US MUSEUMS OFFER SANCTUARY DURING TRUMP SWEARING IN
Jan 19, 2017
By Andy Johnson
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For Americans wishing to block out the noise of Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington tomorrow museums across the US are offering refuge with may offering free or pay-what-you-wish admission.
In New York City for instance, the Whitney Museum will offer artists, writers and activists a stage to release their agony and idealism. It’s also hosting a participatory discussion about identity, immigration, race, and democracy.
The Baltimore Museum of Art is hosting a “nonpartisan event” with readings, tours and performances. The museums director says they want everyone to know the Museum is a safe haven during a time of change. However, many other institutions are transforming their galleries into spaces for political expression.