Smithsonian Institution

n. American research and educational institution located in Washington DC (operates 16 museums, a zoo, and research facilities in the United States and abroad)

The Smithsonian Institution (pronounced ) is an educational and research institute and associated  museum complex, administered and funded by the government of the United States and by funds from its endowment, contributions, and profits from its shops and its magazine. Most of its facilities are located in Washington, D.C., but its 19 museums, zoo, and eight research centers include sites in New York City, Virginia, Panama, and elsewhere. It has over 142 million items in its collections.
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