Today is the Smithsonian's 171st birthday! In celebration of our founding in 1846, dive into the history of the Smithsonian's nineteen museums, its research centers, and the National Zoo!
Related Resources
- James Smithson: Founder of the Smithsonian Institution, Smithsonian Institution Archives
- 17 Objects for 170 Years (Happy Birthday to us!), The Bigger Picture, Smithsonian Institution Archives
- Looking Smithson’s Gift Horse in the Mouth, The Bigger Picture, Smithsonian Institution Archives
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