The Smithsonian advanced our knowledge of the universe on scales big and small in 2025. Explore events and exhibitions honoring America’s 250th that will take place in 2025 and 2026 across the …

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 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 …

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 …

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.

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

3 days ago · Cut + Paste: Experimental Japanese Prints and Photographs Cut + Paste showcases seventeen Japanese artists who pushed the limits of printmaking and photography and whose …

Learn about the Smithsonian's latest exhibitions plus in-person and online events.