Smithsonian Institution
Agency overview
Mission
To foster the increase and diffusion of knowledge by preserving our heritage, discovering new knowledge and sharing our resources with the world.
Current priorities
- Focus on Four Grand Challenges: Unlocking the mysteries of the universe, understanding and sustaining a biodiverse planet, valuing world cultures, and understanding the American experience
- Digitizing collections and exploring next-generation technologies to broaden access
- Revitalized education by serving as a laboratory to create models and methods of innovative informal education
- Improve organizational services and measure performance
Organization
The Smithsonian is divided into a multitude of administrative, research, and facility offices—plus it is the home of 19 museums and 9 research centers.
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