Stemming the Tide Symposium

Thursday, March 5, 2020

9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

All-day symposium at the Smithsonian American Art Museum

Friday, March 6, 2020

10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Breakout sessions at various Smithsonian units

Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Smithsonian’s National Collections Program for a two-day conversation that examines the impact of climate change on cultural heritage and communities worldwide, discuss the responsibilities of stewards of cultural heritage in fostering collaborative solutions, address urgent questions of equity and inclusion, and identify strategies that leverage cultural heritage for climate action. This symposium is presented as part of the Smithsonian’s Earth Optimism initiative.

If you would like to stay nearby the museum, the Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown that has a special block that can be booked through February 11, or the Kimpton Monaco has a selection of rooms. Both hotels are a short walk to SAAM.