ABout the Smithsonian

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What is the smithsonian?

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Location, Location

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What kinds of Museums are there?

Most Visited Natural History Fossils, gems American History Politics & pop culture African American History Spend all day! Air & Space Indoor and outdoor habitats National Zoo +another in Virginia ART MUSEUMS The Hirshhorn Contemporary Art Freer & Slackler Galliers Asian Art African Art Contemporary Art The Renwick The Portrait Gallery American Presidents & more Modern and Classic

Scuplture Gardens

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The Air and SPace Museum

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Other Museums on the National Mall

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