Smithsonian Institution
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The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, founded by the U.S. Congress in 1846 through a bequest from British scientist James Smithson "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge." Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the Smithsonian encompasses 21 museums, 14 research and education centers, the National Zoological Park, and extensive archival collections. Its holdings include significant Asian art, history, and cultural collections, most notably housed withi
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About: - The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, founded by the U.S. Congress in 1846 through a bequest from British scientist James Smithson "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge." Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the Smithsonian encompasses 21 museums, 14 research and education centers, the National Zoological Park, and extensive archival collections. Its holdings include significant Asian art, history, and cultural collections, most notably housed within the National Museum of Asian Art (comprising the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery) and the Asian Pacific American Center.