View guides for the Smithsonian's 17 free Washington, D.C.–area museums and zoo —plus two museums in NYC. Admission is free at all locations except Cooper Hewitt in NYC.

The Smithsonian Institution (/ smɪθˈsoʊniən / smith-SOH-nee-ən; or simply the Smithsonian) is a group of museums, education and research centers, created by the United States federal …

The Smithsonian Institution consists of world-class museums, galleries and a zoo in DC. Learn about everything from the origins of man to the future of flight.

The Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums, 21 libraries, the National Zoo, numerous research centers, and several education …

Nov 14, 2025 · Smithsonian Institution, complex based in Washington, D.C., that includes 19 museums, the National Zoo, and 14 research and education centers. Often called the “nation’s …

Jul 17, 2023 · Collectively called the Smithsonian Institution, this renowned museum and research complex (the world’s largest) consists of 17 museums and galleries in Washington D.C. …

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest educational and research institute and museum complex, administered and funded by the government of the United States and by …

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 …

4 days ago · Clarifying the Smithsonian’s ownership: a unique blend of private trust, federal oversight, and dual public and private funding.

4 days ago · Nearly Complete Skull of a Dome-Headed Dinosaur Makes Its Way to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History The remarkable skull will be on display …