Smithsonian Affiliate

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In 2000, The Hubbard Museum became the first New Mexico Museum accepted into the Smithsonian Affiliate Program. Members at the $100 level or higher enjoy reciprocal membership benefits with the Smithsonian Institution.

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The Smithsonian’s unparalleled collections, scholarship, and exhibitions document the world in all of its beauty, diversity, and complexity. The mission of Smithsonian Affiliations is to share these resources with Americans in their own communities by developing collaborative partnerships with museums, cultural and educational organizations. Together, we bring the Smithsonian, in all of its breadth and scope, to local communities and create lasting experiences that broaden perspectives on science, history, world cultures and the arts.

Smithsonian Affiliations offers broader opportunities than those found in standard museum loan programs. In addition to artifact loans, Smithsonian Affiliations helps member organizations identify appropriate resources within the Smithsonian to accompany exhibit loans: education and performing arts programs, expert speakers, teacher workshops, and technical assistance. These may also serve as stand alone activities developed specifically for Affiliate members.  Smithsonian Affiliations also offers career development workshops for museum professions, stipended internships for Affiliate-based students, and stipended research opportunities for Affiliate-based visiting professionals.