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Explore the world's largest museum, education, and research complex with 21 museums, 9 research centers, and affiliates. Learn online, plan your visit, and discover featured collections and stories.
- Museums and Zoo
Today, Friday, January 19, the following Smithsonian museums...
- Plan Your Visit
Today, Friday, January 19, the following Smithsonian museums...
- Collections
The Smithsonian's collections represent our nation's shared...
- Shop
Smithsonian Store. Shop our museum-inspired collection of...
- Current Exhibitions
Bold and Beautiful Vision: A Century of Black Arts Education...
- Webcams
See elephants, lions and naked mole-rats on animal cams...
- Learn
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- Get Involved
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- What's On
Learn about the Smithsonian's latest exhibitions plus...
- Support
Smithsonian Women’s Committee Announces 2024 Grants. The...
- Museums and Zoo
- 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.
Learn how to plan your visit to the museum, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Find out about hours, location, admission, guidelines, and must-see exhibits.
- 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...
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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."
Learn about the mission, vision, and collections of the museum that promotes understanding of the natural world and our place in it. Explore how the museum's research, exhibits, and programs connect people with their planet and its future.
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