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What is the purpose of the Smithsonian?
How does the Smithsonian work?
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This institutions was founded "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge from a bequest to the United States by the British scientist James Smithson (1765–1829)" "Establishment for the increase & diffusion of Knowledge among men" ( the above information was obtain from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smithsonian). It is also a museum,research and educational institution.
It is a public/private funded institution, funded by the government receives funds from its endowment and also contributions. It also get funds from the shops and magazines run by the institution.
It is also "the world's largest museum complex and research organization" (quoted from http://www.si.edu/)
You can also gain additional information form these sites
http://www.si.edu/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smithsonian
It is a public/private funded institution, funded by the government receives funds from its endowment and also contributions. It also get funds from the shops and magazines run by the institution.
It is also "the world's largest museum complex and research organization" (quoted from http://www.si.edu/)
You can also gain additional information form these sites
http://www.si.edu/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smithsonian
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