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Explore Smithsonian | Smithsonian Institution
Explore Smithsonian. Bringing 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 OR search millions of digital records.
Current Exhibitions - Smithsonian Institution
OSGEMEOS: Endless Story September 29, 2024 – August 3, 2025 Hirshhorn. An Epic of Kings: The Great Mongol Shahnama September 21, 2024 – January 12, 2025 Sackler Gallery. Sublime Light: Tapestry Art of DY Begay September 20, 2024 – July 13, 2025 American Indian Museum. Dazzling Diversity September 10, 2024 – December 16, 2025 Natural ...
Learning with the Smithsonian - Smithsonian Institution
Learning 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 educators and ...
Virtual Visitor Center - Smithsonian Institution
When 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 ...
Entry and Visitor Guidelines | Smithsonian Institution
Prohibited 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.
For Students - Smithsonian Institution
For Students. As a student, you can explore exciting and mind-blowing experiences at the Smithsonian! Whether you are interested in science, nature, technology, art, design, history, culture, or all of the above, the Smithsonian has something for you. These selections not only offer fun and challenging experiences but also help build confidence ...
Smithsonian Open Access - Smithsonian Institution
Welcome to Smithsonian Open Access, where you can download, share, and reuse millions of the Smithsonian’s images—right now, without asking. With new platforms and tools, you have easier access to more than 4.9 million 2D and 3D digital items from our collections—with many more to come. This includes images and data from across the ...
National Museum of American History - Smithsonian Institution
Through incomparable collections, rigorous research, and dynamic public outreach, the National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center, explores the infinite richness and complexity of American history. The museum helps people understand the past in order to make sense of the present and shape a more humane future. The collections ...
Smithsonian Livestream - Smithsonian Institution
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