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The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex. Explore its vast digital resources, plan your visit, and discover its collections and stories on various topics.
- Museums and Zoo
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- Plan Your Visit
James Smithson, the founding donor of the Smithsonian,...
- Collections
The scope of objects in Smithsonian collections is...
- Shop
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- Current Exhibitions
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- Webcams
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- Learn
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- Explore
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- Get Involved
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- What's On
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- Museums and Zoo
Learn about the history, mission, and activities of the Smithsonian Institution, a group of museums, research centers, and landmarks in the U.S. The institution was founded on a bequest from British scientist James Smithson and operates as a trust instrumentality of the federal government.
- Your Guide to Accessibility at Smithsonian Museums. Read up on need-to-know info and before-you-go tips as you plan a vi...
- Your Guide to Visiting the National Native American Veterans Memorial. The inspiring new memorial dedicated to indigenous veterans is a bea...
- 6 Reasons Why You Must Visit the New Fossil Hall at the National Museum of Natural History. Don’t miss the highly anticipated ‘Deep Time’ exhibit, an absolute m...
- Visiting the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Discover rich and essential African American history at this free Sm...
- African American History and Culture Museum. 1400 Constitution Ave., NW. Washington, DC See on Map. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday–Sunday. 12 to 5:30 p.m. Monday*
- African Art Museum. 950 Independence Ave., SW. Washington, DC See on Map. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. Closed Dec. 25 Learn More.
- Air and Space Museum. 6th St. & Independence Ave., SW. Washington, DC See on Map. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. Closed Dec. 25 Free timed-entry passes required. Learn More.
- Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center. 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway. Chantilly, VA See on Map. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. Closed Dec. 25 Learn More.
The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums, 14 education and research centers, and the National Zoo—shaping the future by preserving heritage, discovering new knowledge, and sharing our resources with the world.
Learn about the 17 museums and galleries of the Smithsonian Institution, a world-renowned complex of free attractions in Washington, DC. Explore history, science, art and culture at the National Mall, the National Zoo and beyond.
Delve into the fascinating story of our planet, from its fiery beginnings through billions of years of transformation, and explore life on Earth through exhibitions and activities, collection objects and research that happens in the lab and in the field. EVERY OBJECT IN OUR COLLECTION HAS A STORY.
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