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  1. Smithsonian Institution | Home

    The Smithsonian is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex. Engage with digitized collections, educational resources, and research resources from wherever you are!

  2. Smithsonian Museums and Zoo | Smithsonian Institution

    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 …

  3. 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 Zoo—shaping the future by …

  4. 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 …

  5. Explore Smithsonian | Smithsonian Institution

    Engage with the Smithsonian’s digital collections and research spanning the arts, sciences, and humanities.

  6. Explore History & Culture - Smithsonian Institution

    The 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.

  7. Explore Science & Nature - Smithsonian Institution

    Explore how the Smithsonian's scientists, researchers, and museums work to advance science and help people and nature thrive together.

  8. Our History - Smithsonian Institution

    Since its founding, more than 175 years ago, the Smithsonian has become the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums, the National Zoo, and nine research facilities.

  9. General History - Smithsonian Institution Archives

    The Smithsonian Institution was created as a federal establishment, not part of the three branches of government, managed by a self-perpetuating Board of Regents. The Smithsonian Regents had to …

  10. Mission and Vision - Smithsonian Institution

    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 …