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Smithsonian Magazine covers the latest news and stories from the Smithsonian Institution and its museums, as well as topics in history, science, arts and culture. Find out about exhibits, events, trips, offers and more from the Smithsonian.
Explore the world's largest museum, education, and research complex with 21 museums, 9 research centers, and affiliates. Learn online, plan your visit, and discover featured collections and stories from the Smithsonian.
The Smithsonian Institution (/ s m ɪ θ ˈ s oʊ n i ə n / 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."
Explore the Smithsonian collections, museums, and programs online and in person. Find books, jewelry, science kits, magazines, IMAX movies, and travel journeys to suit your interests.
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About the Smithsonian. The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo—shaping the future by preserving heritage, discovering new knowledge, and sharing our resources with the world.
Plan your Smithsonian visit. 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.
