Smithsonian

The Smithsonian Institution ( smith-SOH-nee-ən), 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".

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Smithsonian Magazine: A Rare Nova Explosion Will Soon Bring a 'New Star' to the Night Sky—How to Catch a Glimpse (19th April, 2024)

Researchers name prehistoric amphibian ancestor discovered in Smithsonian collection after Kermit the Frog

Smithsonian task force pushes for speedy repatriation of 30,000 human remains

NASA's Artemis 1 moon capsule to land in renovated Smithsonian gallery in 2026

NASA donates Ingenuity Mars Helicopter prototype to Smithsonian

Researchers, Coast Salish people analyze 160-year-old indigenous dog pelt in the Smithsonian's collection

Seeing NASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample up close at the Smithsonian was surreal

Smithsonian debuts 1st display of asteroid Bennu sample brought back by OSIRIS-REx

1st public exhibit of OSIRIS-Rex asteroid sample to open Nov. 3 at Smithsonian

SpaceX flight-proven rocket hardware to go on display at Smithsonian

Smithsonian Magazine: What to Know About Euclid, Europe's Space Telescope Launched to Study the 'Dark Universe'

A New Neil Armstrong Film Makes One Giant Leap for Kindness | At the Smithsonian

Smithsonian Latino Museum Students to Hear from NASA Station Astronaut

The Smithsonian’s ‘Lights Out’ inspires visitors to save the fading night sky

NASA, Smithsonian to Discuss Air Quality Satellite Instrument

'Black history is American history': NASA celebrates African Americans and space achievements at Smithsonian event

Extinct Prehistoric Reptile That Lived Among Dinosaurs Discovered by Smithsonian Researchers

Claim your space: Smithsonian offers free passes for Air and Space reopening

Smithsonian to debut reimagined Air and Space Museum galleries on Oct. 14