Established in 1846, the Smithsonian is a collection of museums and research centers that aims to increase general knowledge for the public. It is comprised of 19 museums, 9 research centers, and one zoo.
The Freer and Sackler Galleries comprise the portion of the Smithsonian Institution which focus on Asian artwork and material.
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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
National Museum of African American History and Culture
National Museum of American History
National Museum of the American Indian
National Museum of Natural History
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center