Smithsonian Institution is an educational and research institute and associated museum complex,
administered and funded by the government of the
United States and by funds from it's endowment,
contributions, and profits from its shops and its magazines.
Most of its facilities are located in
Washington D.C., but its 19 museums, zoo, and nine research centers
include sites in New York City, Virginia, Panama, and elsewhere.
It has over 136 million items in its collections, publishes two magazines named Smithsonian (monthly) and Air & Space (bimonthly),
and employs the Smithsonian Police to protect visitors, staff, and the property of the museums.
The Institution's current logo is a stylized sun.
Smithsonian Museums Washington D.C.
Anacostia Museum Location in the Anacostia neighborhood of Washington D.C.
- Its focus is the national history and culture of African Americans, for presentation to scholars and to all visitors—domestic and
international.
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Location on Mall Museum.
- The Sackler is one of two galleries of the National Museum of Asian Art, the other being the Freer Gallery.
Arts and Industries Building Location in Washington D.C.
- Is the second oldest of the Smithsonian museums.
Freer Gallery of Art Location in Washington D.C.
- Is the Smithsonian Institution's museum of East Asian art, including art from East Asia, South Asia, and southeast Asia, as well as
American art.
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Location on Mall Museum.
- Is an art museum.
National Air and Space Museum Location on Mall Museum.
- Is the most popular of the Smithsonian museums. It maintains the largest collection of aircraft and spacecraft in the world.
National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Founded in 2003, the project will open in 2015.
National Museum of African Art Location in Washington D.C.
- The museum specializes in African art and culture.
National Museum of American History Location in Washington D.C.
- Preserves and displays the heritage of the United States in the areas of social, political, cultural, scientific and military history.
National Museum of the American Indian Location in Washington D.C.
- Is a museum dedicated to the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of the native peoples of the Western Hemisphere.
National Museum of Natural History Location in Washington D.C.
- Is a natural history museum.
National Portrait Gallery Location in Washington D.C.
- Portrait painting and collectibles show.
National Postal Museum Location in Washington D.C.
- Postal History and Collectibles Show.
S. Dillon Ripley Center Location on Mall Museum.
- International Art and Collectibles.
Smithsonian American Art Museum Location in Washington D.C.
- the museum has a broad variety of American art that covers all regions and art movements found in the United States.
Smithsonian Institution Building Location in Washington D.C.
- Houses the Smithsonian Institution's administrative offices and information center.
Smithsonian National Zoological Park Location in Washington D.C.
- Is a zoo, Show animals, Commonly known as the National Zoo.
National Gallery of Art Location on Mall Museum.
- Is a national art museum.
Smithsonian Institution Building or "The Castle".
National Museum of African American History.
National Museum of the American Indian.
National Air and Space Museum.
National Museum of Natural History.
Freer Gallery of Art.
Smithsonian American Art Museum.
National Museum of Natural History.

Elephant at Rotunda.

Dinosaurs at
National Museum of Natural History.
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