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The Smithsonian Institute is a group of museums made up of over 150 museums and research centers. It is the world's largest museum complex and research organization. About 24.2 million visitors visited the museums in 2007. 188.8 million people visited the official Smithsonian (www.si.edu) website in 2007. There are more than 136 million objects, artworks, and specimens housed in the museums, including the Hope Diamond, the original American Flag, the Wright Brothers airplane, Abraham Lincoln's top hat, Thomas Edison's light bulb, and Dorothy's ruby slippers from the movie "The Wizard of OZ." *Most museums are open daily 10am-5-30pm (except on Christmas.)*
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What French Blue treasure is at the Smithsonian Institution?
French Blue is a nickname for the Hope Diamond, which is currently at the Smithsonian.
What is the phone number of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington?
The phone number of the Smithsonian Institution is: 202-633-8998.
Who made the rare quilt that hangs in the Smithsonian?
The Smithsonian has a number of rare and beautiful quilts in its collection; therefore, it is impossible to know to which particular quilt you refer. To see pictures of all the Smithsonian's special exhibition quilts, click the Related Link, below.
How much does it cost to tour the smithsonian museum in Washington DC?
All Smithsonian museums are free to the public. You are welcome to leave a donation if you would like.
The Smithsonian is also known by what household name?
America's Attic
How do you say Smithsonian Institute in spanish?
Smithsonian Institute = Instituto Smithsonian
Was the Smithsonian Institution found in 1846?
Yes, the Smithsonian Institution was founded in 1846 by James Smithsonian of London.
How can you recognize the Smithsonian institution on a map?
The Smithsonian will be identifiable either by its size, or by the labeling on the map that denotes the Smithsonian.
What is the new name for the Smithsonian Kite Festival?
smithsonian
What is comcast smithsonian channel?
smithsonian channel 19002
When was Smithsonian Networks created?
Smithsonian Networks was created in 2007.
When was Smithsonian Folkways created?
Smithsonian Folkways was created in 1987.
Is the constitution located in the Smithsonian?
No, it is in the National Archives. Nearby to the Smithsonian.
When was Smithsonian Police created?
Smithsonian Police was created in 1979.
How many IMAX theatres are located at the Smithsonian?
The Smithsonian boasts 3 IMAX theatres. They have three of them located throughout the Smithsonian. They are close to 7 stories tall. They are known as the Smithsonian Theatres.
In what did James smithson's philanthropy results?
The Smithsonian Museum
When was Smithsonian Kite Festival created?
Smithsonian Kite Festival was created in 1967.
