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5 days ago · 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."
4 days ago · The institution comprised more than 15 museums and a number of research centres; over 160 institutions were affiliated. Among the notable items held by the institution were the massive blue Hope diamond, the Columbia command module from the Apollo 11 Moon-landing mission, and the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the lyrics of ...
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2 days ago · The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum and research complex. With a staggering 19 museums, nine research centers, and a zoo, the Smithsonian Institution boasts an impressive collection of over 154 million objects.
May 27, 2024 · With 17 museums, galleries, and a world-renowned zoo, this institution is a treasure trove waiting to be discovered. In this article, we will delve into the fascinating history of the Smithsonian, explore its unparalleled collections and research programs, and examine its ongoing impact on society.
1 day ago · About | Collections Search Center, Smithsonian Institution. The Smithsonian Collections Search Center is an online catalog containing most of Smithsonian major collections from our museums, archives, libraries, and research units. There are 18.1 million catalog records relating to areas for Art & Design, History & Culture, and Science ...
5 days ago · SI-97-2024. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will open a new space in its Visual Arts Gallery. “Reclaiming My Time,” the first exhibition in the space devoted to contemporary Black designers will open Friday, May 31.
6 days ago · Today, May 29, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) announced it will welcome a new pair of giant pandas, Bao Li [BOW-lee] and Qing Bao [ching-BOW], to the Zoo by the end of the year. Giant pandas are icons in Washington, D.C., and beloved around the nation and the world. For more than five decades, NZCBI has created and maintained one of the world’s ...
