Estimated read time: Less than a minute
This archived news story is available only for your personal, non-commercial use. Information in the story may be outdated or superseded by additional information. Reading or replaying the story in its archived form does not constitute a republication of the story.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Smithsonian Institution is working to establish its first international museum outpost in London as the city redevelops its Olympic park.
Smithsonian officials announced Tuesday that London's mayor and developers have secured $50 million in private contributions to build the facility.
Smithsonian board Chairman John McCarter says this is a chance to tell America's story and show the global reach of the world's largest museum and research complex.
If the deal is finalized, the Smithsonian would join the Victoria and Albert Museum, University College London, University of the Arts London and a theater as partners in the new "Olympicopolis" cultural center. It would be situated near London's 2012 Olympic Stadium, swimming facility and a popular shopping mall.
Copyright © The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
