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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
WEBPhilanthropy at the Smithsonian. James Smithson, the founding donor of the Smithsonian, bequeathed his estate to establish the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., “for the increase and diffusion of knowledge.”. Smithson’s gift inspired a unique public-private partnership that leverages an …
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 sharing our resources with the world. The Institution was founded in 1846 with funds from the Englishman James ...
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. This includes images and data from across the ...
Education | Smithsonian Institution
WEBThe Smithsonian shares the depth and breadth of the institution’s extraordinary collections and research with learners of all ages and educators everywhere. Our more than 300 educators and 200 Affiliate organizations bring Smithsonian knowledge, compelling stories, exhibitions and artifacts, and inquiry-based lessons to more than 8 million learners across the globe each year.
Museum Hours and Locations - Smithsonian Institution
WEBAdmission. Admission is free of charge at all locations except the Cooper Hewitt in New York City.. All Washington, D.C.–area museums and the American Indian Museum in New York are open every day of the year except December 25.The Cooper Hewitt in New York is open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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.
What’s On | Smithsonian Institution
WEBForces of Nature: Voices that Shaped Environmentalism. October 20, 2023 – September 2, 2024 Portrait Gallery. Acquired! Shaping the National Design Collection. March 16, 2024 – September 2, 2024 Cooper Hewitt.
Purpose and Vision | Smithsonian Institution
WEBSmithsonian 2027. T he Institution’s five-year Strategic Plan launched in the winter of 2022, builds on the foundation laid by our previous Strategic Plan and outlines the Smithsonian’s aspirations, priorities, and planned impact as we continue to transform to meet the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing world. Our content ...
About Our Museums and Zoo | Smithsonian Institution
WEBThe world's largest museum complex. The Smithsonian is home to 21 museums and the National Zoo. While safeguarding and presenting our nations treasures, our museums and zoo also support education, scholarship, and research. Explore our vast online digital resources or plan your visit. Anacostia Community Museum.