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Friends of the Smithsonian Fall Member Drive

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National Portrait Gallery from Home

Every Eye Is Upon Me: First Ladies of the United States

The first major exhibition to explore the historical significance of this prominent position through the mode of portraiture is on view online.
Create. Imagine. Discover.

Smithsonian Open Access

Download, share, and reuse nearly 3 million 2D and 3D digital items from the Smithsonian’s collections.
Smithsonian American Women

Discover Her Story

Stories and objects from women who have shaped America.
Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access

Smithsonian Distance Learning

Resources, training, and support to assist teachers, caregivers, and students as they face new learning challenges.

Welcome

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex. We are a community of learning and the opener of doors. Join us on a voyage of discovery and explore and learn online.

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As a public health precaution due to COVID-19, all Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo are closed to the public as of Monday, Nov. 23. Outdoor gardens remain open, no passes required.

Even when we are closed, you can visit us from home. Learn how Smithsonian cares and explore our digital resources, including online events, exhibitions, and podcasts. You can also find curated museum-inspired gifts at our online store.

Select a topic to discover featured collections and stories, OR search millions of digital records.

Smithsonian Science Education Center

COVID-19! How Can I Protect Myself and Others?

Engage in activities to explore the impact of COVID-19, understand the science of the disease, and learn how to stay safe.

Harmony in Blue and Gold The Peacock Room

Smithsonian Open Access

Digital Backgrounds

Put yourself in the scene! Download high-resolution images to use in your next video meeting or as a computer background.

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Pandemic Face Masks by Native Women Artists

Adding functional and artistic masks to SAAM’s collection during Covid-19 projects artists’ messages of strength, resilience, and hope.

Painting of code talker Charles Chibitty Comanche

National Museum of the American Indian

Why We Serve

This online exhibition honors the generations of Native Americans who have served in the armed forces of the United States since the American Revolution.