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AP Exclusive: Smithsonian museum will revamp its slavery exhibit after artifact loan runs out - AP News
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AP Exclusive: Smithsonian museum will revamp its slavery exhibit after artifact loan runs out - AP News

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March 12, 2026
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Smithsonian to revamp slavery exhibit as artifact loan ends.

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The Smithsonian will redesign its slavery exhibition when an existing artifact loan expires. The museum plans to revamp the display with new materials and approach once the current loan agreement ends.

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