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WEBThe 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.
Virtual Visitor Center | Smithsonian Institution
WEBPhilanthropy at the Smithsonian. James Smithson, the founding donor of the Smithsonian, bequeathed his estate to establish the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., “for the increase and diffusion of knowledge.”. Smithson’s gift inspired a unique public-private partnership that leverages an extraordinary commitment from …
About the Smithsonian | Smithsonian Institution
WEBAbout the Smithsonian. The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo—shaping the future by preserving heritage, discovering new knowledge, and sharing our resources with the world. The Institution was founded in 1846 with funds from the Englishman James ...
What’s On | Smithsonian Institution
WEBForces of Nature: Voices that Shaped Environmentalism. October 20, 2023 – September 2, 2024 Portrait Gallery. Acquired! Shaping the National Design Collection. March 16, 2024 – September 2, 2024 Cooper Hewitt.
Explore Smithsonian | Smithsonian Institution
WEBWe invite you to explore your interests, discover something new, or spark a memory. Our vast collections and the research surrounding them are available to you online on a kaleidoscope of topics—from art to zoology. Select a topic to discover featured collections and stories, OR search millions of digital records. EXPLORE.
Education | Smithsonian Institution
WEBThe Smithsonian shares the depth and breadth of the institution’s extraordinary collections and research with learners of all ages and educators everywhere. Our more than 300 educators and 200 Affiliate organizations bring Smithsonian knowledge, compelling stories, exhibitions and artifacts, and inquiry-based lessons to more than 8 million learners …
Learning with the Smithsonian | Smithsonian Institution
WEBLearning with the Smithsonian. Our museums, education, and research centers work at intersections that spark imagination and encourage discovery—between art and the environment, space exploration and women’s history, cultural traditions and an evolving American identity. Whether in museums, schools, or communities, Smithsonian …
Purpose and Vision | Smithsonian Institution
WEBSmithsonian 2027. T he Institution’s five-year Strategic Plan launched in the winter of 2022, builds on the foundation laid by our previous Strategic Plan and outlines the Smithsonian’s aspirations, priorities, and planned impact as we continue to transform to meet the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing world. Our content ...
Explore Science & Nature | Smithsonian Institution
WEBUnderpinned by our vast scientific collections and with the expertise of researchers, curators, and collaborators across the world, the Smithsonian is at the forefront of science. We work to save endangered species and conserve biodiversity, mitigate global climate change, explore the Earth’s geological past and present, and understand the ...
Explore History & Culture | Smithsonian Institution
WEBThe Smithsonian not only explores U.S. history and culture to better understand what it means to be an American, but also examines, explains, and protects cultural heritage in the U.S. and around the world. Our collections and subject experts illuminate the past and present to help discover, preserve, and disseminate knowledge that secures our ...
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