Smithsonian Institution
WEBThe Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex. We are a community of learning and an opener of doors. Join us on a voyage of discovery. Explore our vast digital resources and learn online.
Virtual Visitor Center | Smithsonian Institution
WEBPlan your visit to the world’s largest museum complex with 21 museums and a zoo.
About the Smithsonian | Smithsonian Institution
WEBAbout the Smithsonian The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo—shaping the future by preserving heritage, discovering new knowledge, and …
Smithsonian Open Access | Smithsonian Institution
WEBWelcome to Smithsonian Open Access, where you can download, share, and reuse millions of the Smithsonian’s images—right now, without asking. With new platforms and tools, you have easier access to more than 4.9 million 2D and 3D digital items from our collections—with many more to come.
Education - Smithsonian Institution
WEBAll facets of the Smithsonian—21 museums, 14 education and research centers, and the National Zoo—are committed to reaching communities near and far. We connect with diverse audiences, including under-resourced communities and underserved individuals, to enrich programs, curriculum and exhibitions. We invite dialogue and exchange to inspire …
What’s On | Smithsonian Institution
WEBLearn about the Smithsonian's latest exhibitions plus in-person and online events.
Explore Smithsonian | Smithsonian Institution
WEBWe invite you to explore your interests, discover something new, or spark a memory. Our vast collections and the research surrounding them are available to you online on a kaleidoscope of topics—from art to zoology. Select a topic to discover featured collections and stories, OR search millions of digital records. EXPLORE.
Museum Hours and Locations - Smithsonian Institution
WEBHours and admission information for the Smithsonian's museums, galleries, and the National Zoo.
Purpose and Vision | Smithsonian Institution
WEBOur Vision. Through our unparalleled collections and research capabilities, and the insight and creativity we foster through art, history, and culture, the Smithsonian strives to provide Americans and the world with the tools and information they need to …
Our History | Smithsonian Institution
WEBOur History The Smithsonian Institution was established with funds from James Smithson (1765–1829), a British scientist who left his estate to the United States to found “at Washington, under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, an establishment for the increase and diffusion of knowledge .” On August 10, 1846, the U.S. Senate passed the …
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