Smithsonian Institution
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Called "the nation's attic" for its eclectic holdings of 154 million items, the institution's 19 museums, 21 libraries, nine research centers, and zoo include historical and architectural landmarks, mostly located in Washington, D.C. Additional facilities are located in Maryland, New York, and Virginia. More than 200 institutions and museums in 47 states, Puerto Rico, and Panama are Smithsonian Affiliates. Institution publications include ''Smithsonian'' and ''Air & Space'' magazines.
Almost all of the institution's 30 million annual visitors are admitted without charge, the exception being Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City, which charges an admissions fee. The Smithsonian's annual budget is around $1.25 billion, with two-thirds coming from annual federal appropriations. Other funding comes from the institution's endowment, private and corporate contributions, membership dues, and earned retail, concession, and licensing revenue. the institution's endowment had a total value of about $5.4 billion. Provided by Wikipedia
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2Published 1919“...United States National Museum...”
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3by Collette, Bruce B, Collette, Bruce B, Collette, Bruce B, Gibbs, Robert H., Jr, Gibbs, Robert H., Jr, Gibbs, Robert H., Jr“...United States National Museum...”
Published 1963
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4by Moore, Clarence B (Clarence Bloomfield), 1852-1936, Moore, Clarence B (Clarence Bloomfield), 1852-1936, Moore, Clarence B (Clarence Bloomfield), 1852-1936, Moore, Clarence B (Clarence Bloomfield), 1852-1936“...United States National Museum...”
Published 1909
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5Descriptive catalogue of the collection of ecclesiastical art in the United States National Museum /by Casanowicz, Immanuel M“...United States National Museum...”
Published 1919
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13by Watkins, J. Elfreth (John Elfreth), 1852-1903, Watkins, J. Elfreth (John Elfreth), 1852-1903“...United States National Museum...”
Published 1891
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14by Merrill, George P (George Perkins), 1854-1929, Merrill, George P (George Perkins), 1854-1929“...United States National Museum...”
Published 1923
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16by Yarrow, H. C (Harry Crécy), 1840-1929, Yarrow, H. C (Harry Crécy), 1840-1929, Yarrow, H. C (Harry Crécy), 1840-1929, Yarrow, H. C (Harry Crécy), 1840-1929“...United States National Museum...”
Published 1882
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