Smithsonian Institution
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.
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 …
Current Exhibitions - Smithsonian Institution
WEBForces for Change: Mary McLeod Bethune and Black Women’s Activism July 19, 2024 – Ongoing African American History and Culture Museum. Shifting Boundaries: Perspectives on American Landscapes July 13, 2024 – July 26, 2026 Freer Gallery of Art. Ruffled Feathers: Creating Whistler’s Peacock Room July 13, 2024 – January 31, 2027 Freer ...
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 …
Entry and Visitor Guidelines | Smithsonian Institution
WEBProhibited Conduct. Visitation policies at the Smithsonian Institution are designed to protect visitors and staff as well as secure and preserve the collections, facilities, and historic buildings entrusted to the Smithsonian's care. Carry firearms, other dangerous or deadly weapons, or explosives, either openly or concealed on the premises.
Explore Smithsonian | Smithsonian Institution
WEBBringing you everything under the sun. We 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 ...
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.
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. The Institution was founded in …
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 ...
What’s On - Smithsonian Institution
WEBOur Shared Future: National Conversation on Race. Join us in Chicago from September 20-28 for thought-provoking conversations, film screenings, and artist-led workshops, all aiming to deepen participants' understanding of how race is woven into every aspect of daily life.