Smithsonian Institution

While our museums are currently closed to visitors due to COVID restrictions, There are many other ways to experience some of what the Smithsonian has to offer.

The Smithsonian reaches far beyond our museums in Washington, DC and New York. Learn where to find the Smithsonian in your neighborhood.

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The Smithsonian shares the depth and breadth of the Institution’s extraordinary collections and research with  learners  of all ages and  educators  everywhere. Our more than 300 educators and 200 Affiliate organizations bring Smithsonian knowledge, compelling stories, exhibitions and artifacts and inquiry-based lessons to more than 8 million learners across the globe each year

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The Smithsonian is committed to supporting teachers and their students around the globe as they face unprecedented new learning challenges. Teachers have access to millions of digital resources from across the Smithsonian's museums, research centers, libraries, archives, and more.

The Smithsonian's educational resources are available free-of-charge.

Los educadores de la Institución Smithsonian crearon una variedad de recursos de aprendizaje en línea para maestros y padres. Nota: actualizaremos este espacio a medida que desarrollemos e introduzcamos nuevos recursos en línea.

Recursos para: maestros  y familias bilingües