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A brief history of the Smithsonian Institution to go alongside my stock photos
- The Smithsonian Institution was established in 1846, "for the increase and diffusion of Knowledge".
- This was created in form of a collection of museums and research centres administered by the United States government.
- The institution has 19 museums, 9 research facilities and a zoo, some of which are historical and architectural landmarks, located mostly in the District of
Columbia.
- The Institution's 30million visitors are currently admitted free of charge.