Smithsonian Institution
The Smithsonian Institution ( ), or simply the Smithsonian, is a group of museums, education and research centers, the largest such complex in the world, created by the U.S. government "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge." Founded on August 10, 1846, it operates as a trust instrumentality and is not formally a part of any of the three branches of the federal government. The institution is named after its founding donor, British scientist James Smithson. It was originally organized as the United States National Museum, but that name ceased to exist administratively in 1967.Called "the nation's attic" for its eclectic holdings of 154 million items, the institution's 19 museums, 21 libraries, nine research centers, and zoo include historical and architectural landmarks, mostly located in Washington, D.C. Additional facilities are located in Maryland, New York, and Virginia. More than 200 institutions and museums in 45 states, Puerto Rico, and Panama are Smithsonian Affiliates. Institution publications include ''Smithsonian'' and ''Air & Space'' magazines.
Almost all of the institution's 30 million annual visitors are admitted without charge, the exception being Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City, which charges an admissions fee. The Smithsonian's annual budget is around $1.25 billion, with two-thirds coming from annual federal appropriations. Other funding comes from the institution's endowment, private and corporate contributions, membership dues, and earned retail, concession, and licensing revenue. the institution's endowment had a total value of about $5.4 billion. Provided by Wikipedia
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1Published 1888“...United States National Museum...”
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2by Mason, Otis T., 1838-1908“...United States National Museum...”
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3by Hough, Walter, 1859-1935“...United States National Museum...”
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4by Moore, Clarence B. (Clarence Bloomfield), 1852-1936“...United States National Museum...”
Published 1909
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5by Hoffman, Walter James, 1846-1899“...United States National Museum...”
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6Published 1963“...United States National Museum...”
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7by Stejneger, Leonhard, 1851-1943“...United States National Museum...”
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8Published 1923“...United States National Museum...”
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9by Ellis, Max Mapes, 1887-1953“...United States National Museum...”
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10by Fink, Bruce“...United States National Museum...”
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11by Hornaday, William T. (William Temple), 1854-1937“...United States National Museum...”
Published 1887
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12by Watson, Allan“...United States National Museum...”
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13by Hitchcock, A. S. (Albert Spear), 1865-1935“...United States National Museum...”
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14Published 1907“...United States National Museum...”
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15Published 1880“...United States National Museum...”
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17Published 1882“...United States National Museum...”
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18Published 1883“...United States National Museum...”
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