What is the Smithsonian Institution?

The Smithsonian Institution is the only semi-official third-sector museum institution funded by the US government.

It was bequeathed and donated by james smithso, a British scientist, and was established in Washington, D.C. on 1846 by an act of the US Congress. In May 2022, the Smithsonian Institution admitted to obtaining the collection by immoral means.

The Smithsonian Institution was founded with the donation of an English gentleman. James smith Thoreau was a famous British chemist and mineralogist in the19th century. His biological father is the Duke of northumberland, and his mother is of royal blood. Smithson is gifted and brilliant. He graduated from Oxford University at the age of 265,438+0 and was elected as a member of the Royal Society at the age of 22. However, the discrimination he suffered because of the illegitimate child's life has always haunted him.

social activity

photographic competition

Since 2004, the Smithsonian Institution's magazines have held a photo contest every year, which is divided into five competition units: people, American society and culture, editorial photography, nature and travel. The finalists of each unit can get a bonus, and the final prize is the ticket for the International Balloon Festival. Although the contestants are not great photographers, their works are absolutely beautiful.

Kite Festival

On March 23rd, 2023, the 36th Smithsonian Kite Festival was held in Washington, attracting many kite lovers. The theme of this year's Kite Festival is Free Flying. Participants of all ages can take part in the competition as long as they make their own kites. Therefore, the kite festival held every spring attracts adults and children, and professional kites are an eye-opener.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Smithsonian Institution