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The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex. We are a community of learning and an opener of doors. Join us on a voyage of discovery. Explore our vast digital resources and learn online.
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.
The world's largest museum complex. The Smithsonian is home to 21 museums and the National Zoo. While safeguarding and presenting our nations treasures, our museums and zoo also support education, scholarship, and research. Explore our vast online digital resources or plan your visit.
Smithsonian’s collection of museums serve as a treasure chest for visitors to DC. Witness the wonders of Asian art, take in centuries of artistic achievement, discover Native American history and so much more.
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."
The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum maintains the world's largest and most significant collection of aviation and space artifacts, encompassing all aspects of human flight. It operates two landmark facilities that, together, welcome more than eight million visitors a year.
Collectively called the Smithsonian Institution, the world-renowned museum and research complex consists of 17 museums and galleries in Washington, DC, including the National Zoo.
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.
Smithsonian museums, galleries, and zoo. Admission is free of charge at all locations except the Cooper Hewitt in New York City. All Washington, D.C.–area museums and the American Indian Museum in New York are open every day of the year except December 25.
