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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.
Welcome to the Virtual Visitor Center - Smithsonian Institution
WEBWhen you visit the Smithsonian, you’re entering the world’s largest museum complex, with approximately 157 million artifacts and specimens in its trust for the American people. Most of our museums are located in the Washington, D.C., area with two in New York City. Talk with one of our expert volunteers via Zoom to discover things to see ...
Explore Smithsonian | Smithsonian Institution
WEBExplore items from across the Smithsonian related to the year. Smithsonian Collection Spotlight. Excelsior! Super Superheroes. A look at superheroes in the Smithsonian's collections and remembering Stan Lee. National Museum of the American Latino. ¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States. Learn …
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 …
About the Smithsonian | Smithsonian Institution
WEBAbout 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 Zoo—shaping the future by preserving heritage, discovering new knowledge, and sharing our resources with the world.
Collections - Smithsonian Institution
WEBCollections. The Smithsonian's collections represent our nation's shared history, art from across the globe, and the immense diversity of the natural and cultural world. The scope of objects in Smithsonian collections is staggering—from ancient Chinese bronzes to the Star-Spangled Banner; from a 3.5 billion-year-old fossil to the Apollo lunar ...
Research Resources - Smithsonian Institution
WEBThe Smithsonian has wealth of information to support researchers and learners of all types. Whatever the discipline may be, we have online resources and experts who are eager to share knowledge and collaborate. Our investigations unfold at research centers, field sites, and museums in the United States and around the globe.
Education Centers - Smithsonian Institution
WEBAll facets of the Smithsonian—21 museums, 14 education and research centers, and the National Zoo—are committed to reaching communities near and far. We connect with diverse audiences, including under-resourced communities and underserved individuals, to enrich programs, curriculum and exhibitions. We invite dialogue and exchange to inspire communities of learners to think critically about ...
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 ...
Purpose and Vision - Smithsonian Institution
WEBOur Vision. Through our unparalleled collections and research capabilities, and the insight and creativity we foster through art, history, and culture, the Smithsonian strives to provide Americans and the world with the tools and information they need to …