180 years ago today, the Smithsonian Institution was first chartered, and named after the British scientist, James Smithson, who bequeathed $500,000 to create a...
180 years ago today, the Smithsonian Institution was first chartered, and named after the British scientist, James Smithson, who bequeathed $500,000 to create a great museum in Washington, DC—even though he had never visited the United States. With the aim of advancing science and mankind's knowledge, the federal government administers and partially funds the 19 museums (and the National Zoo) in the nation’s capital. WATCH a couple videos about the great Institution... (1846)
