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Smithsonian Institution
Washington
Welcome to the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum complex
and research organization composed of 17 museums and the National Zoo in
the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, and 2 museums in New York City.
The Smithsonian's 19th museum—the National Museum of African American History
and Culture—will tell the African American story and the central role it
has played in our nation's history.
Visit the Smithsonian and you will see why it represents for
so many the treasured icons of our past, the vibrant art of the present,
and the scientific promise of the future.
The Smithsonian is an independent trust instrumentality of the United
States holding some 140 million artifacts and specimens in its trust for
'the increase and diffusion of knowledge. 
Begin your Smithsonian exploration at the Smithsonian Information
Center in the Institution's first building, popularly known as the
Castle
Ten of the Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C., span and area from
3rd to 14th Streets between Constitution Avenue and Independence Avenue,
approximately 1 mile (1.6 km). Because you will do a lot of walking between
and within museums, plan to wear comfortable clothing and shoes!
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Hours
Most museums are open daily
10am-5:30pm
except December 25.
the Castle
daily 8:30am-5:30pm.
1000 Jefferson Drive, SW;
Phone 202.633.1000 (voice/tape)
202.357-1729 (TTY)
Email info@si.edu
http://www.si.edu/
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