Smithsonian Institution

Basic Information

• Category: Culture
• Founded: 1846
• Headquarters: Washington, DC
• Website: si.edu

Evidence and Sources

• Smithsonian Institution — Official Site (official)
• Smithsonian Institution on instagram (social)
• Smithsonian Institution on facebook (social)
• Smithsonian Institution on linkedin (social)

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• Data status: Enriched
• Profile completeness: Source-backed profile (82/100)
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• Recorded profile date: 2025-10-27T23:16:04.642Z

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Explore from Anywhere! The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex. Our stories, collections, and research span the arts, sciences, and humanities.

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• 1 official source linked for verification.
• 3 supporting sources linked.

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