Smithsonian Institution
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The Smithsonian Institution has historical holdings of over 154 million items,19 museums, 21 libraries, nine research centers, a zoo, and 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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2by Cifelli, Richard., Smithsonian Institution.Contributors: “...Smithsonian Institution...”
Published in Smithsonian Contributions to Paleobiology (1982)
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