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The Smithsonian museums are the most widely visible part of the United States' Smithsonian Institution and consist of 20 museums and galleries as well as the National Zoological Park. [1] 17 of these collections are located in Washington D.C., with 11 of those located on the National Mall.
Collectively called the Smithsonian Institution, this world-renowned museum and research complex consists of 17 museums, galleries and a zoo. Explore and learn about everything from the origins of man and the future of flight to the history of art across multiple continents with more than 150 million objects, works of art and specimens to ...
Navigate your way around all three floors of the museum. Get information and guidelines for visiting the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
The Smithsonian Institution (/ s m ɪ θ ˈ s oʊ n i ə n / 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."
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.
Facts About the Smithsonian Institution. April 1, 2023. Media Fact Sheet. The Smithsonian Institution is a museum, education and research complex of 21 museums and the National Zoological Park, as well as research facilities. Admission to all Smithsonian museums in Washington is free.
The world’s biggest museum and research facility — the Smithsonian Institution — is every art, history or culture lovers dream. With 19 museums and galleries, as well as the National Zoological Park , the Smithsonian has something for everyone to appreciate and learn from.
