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Welcome to the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum complex and research organization composed of 19 museums and 9 research centers. Visit the Smithsonian in person or online and you will see why it represents for so many the treasured icons of our past, the vibrant art of the present, and the scientific promise of the future.

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Exhibitions
One Life: Kate One Life: Kate, A Centennial Celebration
Images from Katharine Hepburn's life and career, and clips from a selection of her films, interviews, and television appearances
Treasures of American History - At the National Air and Space Museum

Treasures of American History
More than 150 objects from the historical collections of the American History Museum are on view at the National Air and Space Museum

Morris Louis Now: An American Master Revisited Morris Louis Now: An American Master Revisited
Louis was an inspirational figure for other artists in the Color Field movement in the 1960s
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Events
The Polar Express 3D

The Polar Express 3D
Take an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole in this IMAX 3D movie based on the classic children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg

Zoolights: A Holiday Light Celebration Zoolights: A Holiday Light Celebration
Enjoy animated light displays and fun activities— from roasting marshmallows to choral singing—that will vary each evening
Mount Vernon Estate: New Vision and Facilities Mount Vernon Estate: New Vision and Facilities
Tour led by popular historian Jeanne Fogel and private 3-course lunch at the Mount Vernon Inn
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Research
Inside Smithsonian Research Inside Smithsonian Research
Quarterly newsletter packed with information about the numerous research projects around the Smithsonian
Spotlight on Science

Explore Smithsonian Photography
An ever-expanding view into more than 150 years of photography collecting throughout the Smithsonian

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Experience the world of the Smithsonian with great programs on history, culture, science and technology, plus exciting programs for kids!
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Smithsonian Museums
African Art Museum
Air and Space Museum and Udvar-Hazy Center
American Art Museum and its Renwick Gallery
American History Museum
Closed for renovation until summer 2008
American Indian Museum
Anacostia Community Museum
Arts and Industries Building
Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
Freer and Sackler Galleries
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
National Zoo
Natural History Museum
Portrait Gallery
Postal Museum
Smithsonian Institution Building, the Castle (visitor information)
Future Museum
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Smithsonian Research
Archives of American Art
Astrophysical Observatory (SAO)
Museum Conservation Institute (MCI)
Environmental Research Center (SERC)
Libraries
Photography Initiative
Tropical Research Institute (STRI)
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Smithsonian Outreach
Asian Pacific American Program
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Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Hurricane Response
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