May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month . Join the Smithsonian in May as we celebrate our nation's rich cultural heritage through a series of vibrant performances, lectures, and family activities.

Apr 12, 2025 · African American History and Culture Museum (17) African Art Museum (6) Air and Space Museum (9) Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center (20) American Art Museum (12)

All Smithsonian museums in the Washington, D.C., area and the National Zoo will close at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11 due to snow. When you visit the Smithsonian, you are entering the world’s largest museum complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. Eleven museums are located along the National ...

The Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. Eleven museums are located along the National Mall in Washington, D.C., six others and the Smithsonian’s National Zoo are nearby, two are in New York City, and two more are in the works. Free admission ...

Admission. Free admission at all locations except the Cooper Hewitt in New York City. Most museums are open every day of the year except December 25.The Cooper Hewitt in New York is open every day except Thanksgiving and December 25. Visit Museums and Zoo for a full list of locations, details, and updates.

Talks, tours, performances, and more at the Smithsonian's museums and Zoo.

The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums, 14 education and research centers, and the National Zoo—shaping the future by preserving heritage, discovering new knowledge, and sharing our resources with the world. The Institution was ...

Mar 28, 2024 · Unable to visit or missed seeing an exhibition before it closed? Many of our in-person exhibitions have online companions.

The Smithsonian is one of the world’s foremost research centers in science, the arts, and the humanities.In addition to research pursued by the museums, the following facilities specialize in areas of inquiry spanning the globe and the farthest reaches of the universe.

The Smithsonian not only explores U.S. history and culture to better understand what it means to be an American, but also examines, explains, and protects cultural heritage in the U.S. and around the world. Our collections and subject experts illuminate the …