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The Smithsonian Institution - Washington, D.C. - United States
The Smithsonian Institution
The Smithsonian Institution is a group of museums and research centers in Washington, D.C., United States. It was founded in 1846 and is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex. The Smithsonian Institution includes 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park, and nine research facilities. It holds more than 137 million artifacts and specimens in its collections, ranging from ancient Egyptian mummies to the original Star-Spangled Banner. The Smithsonian Institution also sponsors research and educational programs, including lectures, symposia, and workshops. It also publishes books, journals, and other materials related to its collections and research.