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Every membership helps the Smithsonian thrive. At the heart of the Smithsonian’s 21 museums, 9 research centers, and the National Zoo are the people who sustain our commitment to celebrating our nation’s history, our art and science, our inventions—and preserving them for future generations. Become a Member Renew Your Membership Current Member.
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Annual Smithsonian Weekend. May 10-11, 2024. A tradition much beloved and attended by members and donors from across the nation, the Annual Smithsonian Weekend gives you the opportunity to hear from the highest-level leaders about how your gifts help fund new initiatives and exhibitions, and meet new leaders sharing their vision and the impact the Smithsonian is having on the nation and the ...
When you join Smithsonian Associates as a member, you receive many valuable benefits such as savings of up to 35% on tickets to most of the 750 educational and cultural programs annually, discounts at Smithsonian museum shops, several museum restaurants, Smithsonian catalogue, SmithsonianStore.com, exclusive members-only programs, and much m...
Smithsonian Institution. The Smithsonian Institution ( / smɪθˈsoʊniən / smith-SOH-nee-ən ), or simply the Smithsonian, is a group of museums, education and research centers, the largest such complex in the world, created by the U.S. government "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge."
Plan your Smithsonian visit. When you visit the Smithsonian, you’re entering the world’s largest museum complex, with approximately 157 million artifacts and specimens in its trust for the American people. Most of our museums are located in the Washington, D.C., area with two in New York City.
When you join Smithsonian Associates as a member, you receive many valuable benefits such as savings of up to 35% on tickets to most of the 750 educational and cultural programs annually, discounts at Smithsonian museum shops, several museum restaurants, Smithsonian catalogue, SmithsonianStore.com, exclusive members-only programs, and much m...
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