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  1. Smithsonian Institution | Home

    The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex. Engage with the Smithsonian’s digital collections and research spanning the arts, sciences, and humanities.

  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. 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 …

  4. About the Smithsonian | Smithsonian Institution

    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 …

  5. Current Exhibitions - Smithsonian Institution

    Feb 13, 2026 · Star Power: Photographs from Hollywood’s Golden Age by George Hurrell (A Sequel) A selection of 20 vintage photographs that explore timeless images of film royalty from the 1930s and …

  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 Smithsonian | Smithsonian Institution

    The Smithsonian celebrates beautiful birds in our museums, our research centers, our gardens, and in coffee shops. Discover the broad array of musical styles and cultural stories that enliven our nation. …

  8. Facts About the Smithsonian Institution

    Jun 18, 2025 · The Smithsonian Institution is a museum, education and research complex of 21 museums and the National Zoological Park, as well as research facilities. Admission to all …

  9. 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.

  10. Homepage | Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

    Explore the Museum from Home Can’t be here in person? Take a virtual tour of our exhibits from your desktop or mobile device. You can also explore past exhibits, the Museum Support Center, and the …