The mission of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is to empower people to create a just and compassionate future by exploring, preserving, and sharing the complexity of our past. The Museum strives to realize its vision to become the most accessible, inclusive, relevant, and sustainable public history institution. It preserves and protects millions of treasured objects from the past, such as the Star-Spangled Banner, Dorothy’s ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz, and a portion of the Woolworth’s lunch counter from the civil rights movement.
In December 2022, the Museum opened Entertainment Nation, immersing visitors in the dramatic arc of the nation’s story as told through the power and influence of theater, television, film, music and sports. Entertainment Nation features an ever-changing selection of objects and interactive experiences, and explores how, for more than 150 years, entertainment has provided a forum for important national conversations about who we are, and who we want to be. The Golden Globe Foundation’s $1 million commitment made possible the design, fabrication and installation of the exhibition, and the production of programs and outreach that extend the project’s reach to millions of people across the country.
