Locations

The Sigler Western Museum, formerly the Desert Caballeros Western Museum, strives to enrich diverse audiences by inspiring an appreciation of the art and history of the American West.

The nation’s first collection of American art offers an unparalleled record of the American experience, capturing the aspirations, character and imagination of the American people throughout three centuries.

The many gardens that surround the Smithsonian are a “museum without walls.” All have been designed to complement the museums they border and to enhance the overall museum experience of learning, appreciation, and enjoyment.

The Castle will temporarily reopen May 22 to Sept. 7, 2026, as part of Our Shared Future: 250 programming to commemorate the nation's 250th birthday.

Founded in 1889, the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute sits on 163 acres in the heart of Washington, D.C.’s Rock Creek Park and is home to more than 2,100 animals representing almost 400 different species.

Snug Harbor is a place where history, architecture, the visual and performing arts, and environmental science all come together to provide a rich and powerful learning experience for audiences of every age.

The South Carolina State Museum collections, reflecting the essence and diversity of South Carolina, explore natural history, cultural history, and science and technology through the lens of the state's history.