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Smithsonian Institution

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. The Institution was founded in 1846 with funds from the Englishman James Smithson (1765-1829) according to his wishes "under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, an establishment for the increase and diffusion of knowledge." We continue to honor this...See more