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A guy named James Smithson (who actually never set foot in the U.S; he lived in France) wrote in a will that his nephew was to have 500,000 with the idea that he would pass it on to his children and so forth. If the nephew never had children the U.S. got the money. James Smithson died three years later, and his nephew died six years later without any children. Then the U.S. got the money and built a museum named after Smithson. No one knows why James Smithson wrote the money to the U.S.
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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.
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.)*
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.
How do you say Smithsonian Institute in spanish?
Smithsonian Institute = Instituto Smithsonian
In what city and country is the famous museum the Smithsonian Institute located?
The Smithsonian Institute is located in Washington, DC, USA.
In what did James smithson's philanthropy results?
The Smithsonian Museum
Where is the Smithsonian Institute located?
Smithsonian Institute is group of museums and research centers. It was established in 1846. Smithsonian Institute is mainly located in Washington D.C. There are some facilities around elsewhere like Arizona, Maryland, New York City, Virginia and Panama.
Is the Smithsonian a national monument?
The Smithsonian Institute is not a national monument; indeed, it is not adminstered by the National Parks Service.
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James Renwick Jr.
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Washington dc
Where was night of the museum 2 made?
it was made in Washington, D.C at the Smithsonian in 4 different museums in the Smithsonian institute.
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The Jeffersonian Institute is a fictional institution featured in the TV show "Bones." While there are real forensic anthropologists who work in various settings, such as universities, crime labs, and consulting firms, the specific characters in the show are fictionalized for entertainment purposes.
What is the mad gab for these myths onion instant hoot?
Smithsonian Institute
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The Jeffersonian Institute is fictional research institute in the US television program Bones , based on the real Smithsonian Institution.
Which diamond did Elizabeth Taylor donate to the Smithsonian Institute?
There is no record that Elizabeth Taylor, during her lifetime, donated any diamond to the Smithsonian.
