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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 in the smithsonian?
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.)*
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.
Where is the hope diamond on display?
You can see the Hope Diamond at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC.
Where is the famous hope diamond housed?
You can find the Hope diamond at the Smithsonian. Read more, below.
Why is the Hope Diamond worthless?
The Hope Diamond is not worthless; otherwise the Smithsonian would not be interested in keeping it secure.
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 most valuable diamond in the world?
the hope diamond is the largest. It is in the Smithsonian Museum in Washington D.C.
Where was the hope diamond in 1980?
According to Wikipedia: "...On November 10, 1958, Winston donated the diamond to the Smithsonian Institution..." where it remains and has since being received by the Smithsonian.
What museum has an exhibit that includes the Hope Diamond?
The National Museum of Natural History, at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC displays an exhibit that includes the Hope Diamond.
What jeweler donated the famous Hope Diamond to the Smithsonian Institute in 1958?
The famous Hope Diamond was donated to the Smithsonian Institute in 1958 by jeweler Harry Winston. Winston donated the diamond as a way to promote the diamond's mystique and to showcase it for public viewing.
Who donated the hope diamond in 1958 to the Smithsonian?
Harry Winston donated the Hope Diamond to the Smithsonian Institution in 1958 by sending the gem through the U.S. mail in a plain brown paper parcel.
What are facts about the Hope diamond?
The Hope Diamond was bought and donated by Harry Winston. It has become the most visited item in the world and is housed at the Smithsonian Museum.
Where can you find a hope diamond?
The Hope Diamond is owned by the United States as the result of a gift of jeweler Harry Winston. It is kept safe by the Smithsonian Institution and is available for viewing by the public in the National History Museum in Washington D. C.
Most expenisve hope diamond?
There is only one, and that is in Washington, in the Smithsonian museum collection.
