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Welcome to the Smithsonian
Welcome to the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research complex with 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoo, and many research centers. We have more than 136 million objects — and we're adding more every day!
- Anacostia Community Museum
- Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
- Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
- Freer Gallery of Art
- Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
- National Air and Space Museum
- National Air and Space Museum - Udvar-Hazy Center
- National Museum of African Art
- National Museum of American History
- National Museum of Natural History
- National Museum of the American Indian
- National Museum of the American Indian - Heye Center
- National Portrait Gallery
- National Postal Museum
- National Zoological Park
- Ripley Center
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Smithsonian American Art Museum, Renwick Gallery
- Smithsonian Institution Building, the Castle
Welcome to the Smithsonian!
Virtual Tours, Floorplans, Featured Collections, Current Exhibits, Schedules, Hours, Shops, Cafes and Location
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Enhance your visit with an IMAX® or Planetarium adventure!
Smithsonian Theaters offers a selection of films that are a perfect tie-in to your museum visit, including a swim with ancient sea creatures or journey into space.
Click here to view the full film schedule!
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Shop for the Holidays while you're here. The perfect gift or souvenir is waiting for you here. Become a member and save 10% on purchases today!
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Get a complete listing of museum cafes and concessions in Smithsonian museums along with a directory of restaurants searchable by neighborhood, cuisine or price.
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Our Maps section is complete with comprehensive interactive museum floor plans as well as downtown DC and Regional maps.
