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Welcome to the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum complex and research organization composed of 19 museums, 9 research centers, and the National Zoo.

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Exhibitions
Ballyhoo! Posters as Portraiture Ballyhoo! Posters as Portraiture
Subjects as diverse as General Pershing, "Buffalo Bill", Joe Louis, and Judy Garland all enhance the poster's mission to attract and persuade
El Anatsui: Gawu El Anatsui: Gawu
This solo exhibition of works by El Anatsui, one of Africa's leading contemporary artists, features weavings created from found metal objects
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Events
Sunset Serenades

Sunset Serenades
Bring a blanket and a picnic—or purchase food and beverages at the Zoo—and enjoy live music from jazz and folk to blues and rock and roll

Sea Monsters 3D: A Prehistoric Adventure Sea Monsters 3D: A Prehistoric Adventure
An unforgettable family experience. The Washington Post says It's Finding Nemo with a Wow! factor of about 100!
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Research
Inside Smithsonian Research Inside Smithsonian Research
Quarterly newsletter packed with information about the numerous research projects around the Smithsonian
Smithsonian Photography Initiative

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 fall 2008
American Indian Museum
Anacostia Community Museum

Arts and Industries Building
Closed in preparation for renovation

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
Across America
Asian Pacific American Program
Center for Education and Museum Studies
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