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Digging for Answers
Are you a brainiac on the subject of the human brain? An authority on American authors? An ace on astronomy? A whiz on The Wizard of Oz? If not, don’t worry. The game Digging for Answers tests your research skills as well as your expertise.
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Questions Come Alive
The Smithsonian asks and answers questions about science, art, history and culture every day. Test your SI—Q!
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Online Exhibition |
1846: Portrait of the Nation
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Smithsonian, this exhibition looks back at the America of 1846.
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Building a National Collection: 150 Years of Print Collecting at the Smithsonian
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Celebrating 100 Years at the National Museum of Natural History
This photographic exhibition highlights the behind-the-scenes research that advances scientific knowledge and inspires the museum's public educational programs.
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From Smithson to Smithsonian: The Birth of an Institution
This exhibition recounts the origin and early years of the Smithsonian Institution -- from British scientist James Smithson's last will and testament of 1826 through the administrations of the Institution's first 2 Secretaries, Joseph Henry and Spencer Fullerton Baird.
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Madam on the Mall
This case discusses the archaeological findings on the site of the American Indian Museum.
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Smithson's Crypt
The final resting place of the Institution's benefactor, James Smithson (1765-1829), is a small chapel-like room located at the north entrance to the Castle.
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Temple of Invention: History of a National Landmark
To celebrate the historic Patent Office Building's 170th anniversary, this exhibition tells its story from its construction begun in 1836 to the current 2000-2006 restoration.
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Online Feature |
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Archaeological Investigations: National Museum of the American Indian Site
History of the site where the museum has been built.
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Smithsonian Education Online Conference Series: Abraham Lincoln
Enjoy any or all of the archived sessions and participate in discussions with other educators on classroom applications. Find Lincoln-related classroom materials and downloadables.
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Spencer F. Baird's Vision for a National Museum
Learn about the second Secretary of the Smithsonian and his determination to create the United States National Museum.
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Research Program |
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Center for Education and Museum Studies
Disseminates publications and research developed for the museum community.
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Smithsonian Insitution Scholarly Press
Continuing the rich history of scholarly publishing by the Smithsonian, including digital publications from the Contributions Series.
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Maintaining the historical records of the Institution.
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Smithsonian Ornithology
Throughout its history, the Smithsonian Institution has played a role of paramount importance in the development of ornithology in North America. Across the Institution, ornithologists carry out important work on the basic biology and conservation of birds all over the world.
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Research Resource |
Collections Search Center
Search millions of records, with images, video and sound files from Smithsonian museums, archives, and libraries.
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Mary Henry Diaries: Eyewitness to the Civil War
Mary Henry's diaries give us a unique and personal insights into life in Washington during the Civil War.
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Samuel P. Langley: Aviation Pioneer
Samuel Langley, third secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, almost invented the airplane before the Wright brothers.
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Maintaining the historical records of the Institution.
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