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Smithsonian Institution. The Smithsonian Institution ( / smɪθˈsoʊniən / smith-SOH-nee-ən ), or simply the Smithsonian, is a group of museums, education and research centers, the largest such complex in the world, created by the U.S. government "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge."
- African American History and Culture Museum. 1400 Constitution Ave., NW. Washington, DC See on Map. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday–Sunday. 12 to 5:30 p.m. Monday*
- African Art Museum. 950 Independence Ave., SW. Washington, DC See on Map. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. Closed Dec. 25 Learn More.
- Air and Space Museum. 6th St. & Independence Ave., SW. Washington, DC See on Map. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. Closed Dec. 25 Free timed-entry passes required. Learn More.
- Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center. 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway. Chantilly, VA See on Map. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. Closed Dec. 25 Learn More.
Jun 3, 2024 · Smithsonian Institution, research institution founded by the bequest of James Smithson, an English scientist. Smithson, who died in 1829, had stipulated in his will that should his nephew and heir himself die without issue, his remaining assets would pass to the United States and be used to found the Smithsonian Institution.
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Collectively called the Smithsonian Institution, this world-renowned museum and research complex consists of 17 museums, galleries and a zoo. Explore and learn about everything from the origins of man and the future of flight to the history of art across multiple continents with more than 150 million objects, works of art and specimens to ...
Explore the natural world at the Smithsonian's flagship museum on the National Mall. Learn about exhibitions, programs, events, research and collections related to Earth's history and life.
