Article Summary –
A Pew Research Center report indicates that Americans are experiencing increased division and mistrust, yet museums remain trusted nonpartisan institutions. Devon Akmon, director of the Michigan State University Museum, emphasizes the role of museums as crucial social infrastructure, providing spaces for dialogue and helping individuals navigate a complex information landscape. The MSU Museum’s “Blurred Realities” exhibition aims to foster community exploration and promote understanding amidst growing misinformation and polarization.
By Chrystal Blair
A recent report from the Pew Research Center reveals that Americans are increasingly divided, with a growing lack of trust in one another. However, museums remain a trusted institution across political and cultural lines…