The Smithsonian’s Museum Conservation Institute (MCI) is the center for specialized technical collection research and conservation for all Smithsonian …
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Jun 26, 2024
The Smithsonian Institution Building is very beautiful from the outside, and it is nice just to walk all along the perimeter and admire the detail of the building.Full review by Jack S
Mar 18, 2024
We just went on the outside, but how beautiful the architecture of this building is! And beautiful gardens, great for photo ops! We went during cherry blossom and magnolia bloom and it was gorgeous!Full review by 861joser
Nov 17, 2023
This is easily the most striking building in the Smithsonian complex. To avoid disappointment, it's good to know going in that this is not specifically another museum, but rather more administrative…Full review by montanapescado
Hi, we tar traveling to Washington with two grandparents and three kids ( 14, 11, 8 ). we are planning to visit the museum on Thanksgiving I would appreciate your help. 1. what activities/exhibitions are recommended for kids? 2. how much time should we reserve for the visit? Thanks.
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You can see the entire Smithsonian Institution Building in an hour or two, in my opinion. Spend some time outside in the garden and admiring the architecture. Then see the …
You can see the entire Smithsonian Institution Building in an hour or two, in my opinion. Spend some time outside in the garden and admiring the architecture. Then see the exhibits inside. It isn't so much a museum as it is a visitor center and information center. There are some exhibits and interactive stuff for small children. It is a pleasant diversion, but in my opinion not a main attraction.
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