Cover of The Official Guide to the Smithsonian

The Official Guide to the Smithsonian

The Smithsonian Institution holds more than 142 million artifacts and specimens in its trust. This colorful guide to the eight museums and galleries on the National Mall, five more in the Washington metropolitan area, two in New York City, and the National Zoo presents an enormous amount of history and pertinent museum information, ensuring a rewarding visit. Each detailed section presents the history of the museums and offers a fully illustrated, gallery-by-gallery tour. All the practical information—location, hours, phone numbers, public transportation, services, tours, dining, gift shops, special attractions for children, web site addresses—is also included.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 232 pages

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