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 is the world’s largest museum complex. Eleven museums are located along the National Mall in Washington, D.C., six others and the Smithsonian’s National Zoo are nearby, two …

The Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. Eleven museums are located along the National Mall in Washington, D.C., six others and the …

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 …

Engage with the Smithsonian’s digital collections and research spanning the arts, sciences, and humanities.

The Smithsonian not only explores U.S. history and culture to better understand what it means to be an American, but also examines, explains, and protects cultural heritage in the U.S. and around the world.

Since its founding, more than 175 years ago, the Smithsonian has become the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums, the National Zoo, and nine research facilities.

Jun 18, 2025 · The Smithsonian Institution is a museum, education and research complex of 21 museums and the National Zoological Park, as well as research facilities. Admission to all …

Scholars and scientific researchers at the Smithsonian—and around the world—use these vast collections in their research to expand human knowledge.

Dec 12, 2025 · Made In America: The Industrial Photography of Christopher Payne See more than 70 large-format photographs that celebrate the combination of human skill and mechanical precision …