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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Published: 1942-1945
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Published: 1927
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Published: 1878-1968
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Published: 1969-2002
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Published: 1969-
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Published: 2021.
Superior document: A Smithsonian contribution to knowledge
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Published: 2021.
Superior document: Open Monographs
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Published: 1889
Superior document: Bulletin / Smithsonian Institution, Bureau of American Ethnology [9]
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Published: 1889
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Published: 1889
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Published: 1894
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Published: 1846-1965
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