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The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex. Our stories, collections, and research span the arts, sciences, and humanities.
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The Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. Eleven museums are located along the National Mall in Washington, D.C., six others and the …
Plan Your Smithsonian Visit - Smithsonian Institution
The Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum complex. Eleven museums are located along the National Mall in Washington, D.C., six others and the Smithsonian’s National Zoo are nearby, two …
About the Smithsonian | Smithsonian Institution
About the Smithsonian The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums, 14 education and research centers, and the National …
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Current Exhibitions - Smithsonian Institution
Apr 2, 2026 · Bronze Bison Three larger-than-life bronze bison greet visitors to the National Museum of Natural History.
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Search collections and digital records Topics in History and Culture Connect with history and culture online at the Smithsonian's museums and cultural centers. Explore topics and stories from the …
Our History - Smithsonian Institution
The Smithsonian Institution was established with funds from James Smithson (1765–1829), a British scientist who left his estate to the United States to found “at Washington, under the name of the …
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Apr 7, 2026 · 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 …
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Explore your connection to the natural world. Experience dinosaurs, the Hope Diamond, ocean life, and more. On the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Free.