2. Founded in 1846
World’s largest museum
and research complex
Consists of 19 museums
and galleries
Has National Zoological
Park and nine research
facilities
Founder: James Smithson
Purpose& Function:
Displays and features
historical artifacts

3. Museum History
Founder: James
Smithson (1765- 1829)
Wanted to increase and
diffuse knowledge
Act of Congress signed
by President James K.
Polk on August 10, 1846
established the
Smithsonian Institution

5. Location: Independence
Ave. at 6th St., SW
Washington, D.C.
Free admission
Hours: 10:00 A.M.- 5:30
P.M. (Closed on December
25)
(202)-633-1000 [Voice/
Tape] (202)-633-5285 [TTY]

6. Docent Tours:
10 A.M. and 1 P.M.
Tour of Museum’s collection
and trace of history
Open to public in both
museum locations
 School Tours:
Open all week
Varies with grade levels
Varies with times

7. 161,145 Sq. Ft. Building
3 floors: 1st& 2nd are for
galleries and 3rd is for
administrative offices
40 Million dollars to build

9. Located in Washington
D.C.
Thousands of historical
artifacts on display

10. 22 exhibition galleries:
Lockheed Martin IMAX
Theater, flight simulators,
a three- level museum
shop, a food-court-style
restaurant

11. Exhibitions
Albert Einstein Planetarium: two daily shows: Cosmic
Collisions & The Stars Tonight
How Things Fly: hands on action science
demonstrations& 50 exciting devices
Early Flight Gallery: learn the early history of the
airplane
Wright Brothers& the Invention of the Aerial Age: see
the original 1903 Wright Flyer and 170 artifacts
Space Race: artifacts are on display including a full
sized Hubble Space Telescope Test Vehicle

12. Looking at Earth: shows visitors how views of Earth
from above have helped us to better understand it
Exploring the Planets: shows the history and
achievements of the planets
Apollo To The Moon: story of America’s effort to land
on the moon
Explore the Universe: shows the various methods to
observe the skies

14. Located near
Washington Dulles
International Airport
Opened in December
2003
Displays thousands of
artifacts that cannot be
shown in the National
Mall

15. Offers an Airbus IMAX
Theater, Flight simulators
food service, museum
store, and educational
programs

16. Exhibitions
Boeing Aviation Hangar: displayed on three different
levels. Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird and Boeing Dash
80
James S. McDonnell Space Hangar: showcases
hundreds of famous space
crafts, rockets, satellites, and space-related artifacts
Donald D. Engen Observation Tower: where visitors
can watch air traffic at Dulles Airport
National Aviation and Space Exploration Wall of
Honor: Memorial for thousands of people that have
contributed to the aviation and space exploration

18. Not open for public tours
Location: Suitland,
Maryland
32 Metal Buildings
-19 for storing airplanes,
spacecraft, and engines
-1 for a large restoration
shop
-3 for exhibition
production

20. Location: Intersection of 10
St. and Constitution Ave.,
NW Washington, D.C.
20560
Free admission
Hours: 10 A.M.- 5:30 P.M.
(Closed on December 25)
 (202)-633-1000 or (202)-
375-1729 [TTY]

21. 1.5 million sq. ft.:
325,000 sq. ft. is for
exhibits
Size of 18 football fields
Houses overs 1,000
employees

22. Exhibitions
(Ground Floor)
Birds of D.C.: hundreds of species are displayed here
The Evolution Trail: explore the exhibits to discover
environmental changes, natural selection, and
extinction

23. (First Floor)
African Voices: look at the diversity and global
influence of Africa’s people
The Kenneth E. Behring Family Hall of Mammals:
displays 274 of mammals and dozens of fossils
The David H. Koch Hall of Human Origins: explore
the evidence of human evolution
Dinosaurs/Hall of Paleobiology: includes
Dinosaurs, Life in the Ancient Seas, Fossil
Mammals, and Fossil Plants
Discovery Room: hands on experiences that allow
visitors to explore at their own pace

24. (Second Floor)
Butterflies + Plants: Partners In Evolution- a walk
through a butterfly house. See how animals have
evolved and adapted together
The Carmen Lúcia Ruby: 23.1 carat Burmese ruby
was donated by Peter Buck
Korea Gallery: shows Korea’s history and culture
Osteology: Hall of Bones- observe a variety of
skeletons
The O. Orkin Insect Zoo: observe live insects

25. Fun Facts:
Air and Space Museum:
Most popular museum is the National Air and Space
Museum
Has the largest collection of historic air and spacecraft
More that 9 million people visit the museum
Museum of Natural History:
Harry Winston donated the Hope Diamond to the museum of
Natural History in 1958
Opened in 1910
There are more than 126 million specimens and cultural
artifacts

26. Game Time!!

27. 1.On the next slide there is the team lists. The FIRST
person in the team is the TEAM CAPTAIN.
 There are three teams Team Butterfly, Team Elephant, and
Team Hope Diamond.
 ONLY the team captains can speak
2. We will ask the questions. The questions will have a
number that tells you which block to cover up.
 When we say the number and exhibit, the teams will quickly
think of an answer and the team captain will raise their hand.
Whichever team gets it right that is the ONLY team that gets
to block the number on the card.
3. The answer the teams come up with will be a
MUSEUM NAME.

28. Bingo Game Teams
Team Team Hope
Elephant Team Butterfly Diamond
Isaiah B. Kainoa Candyce
Kai Ryan Blaine
Ria Isaiah P. Brad
Jason Breeann Kitora
Johnny Alyssa Sophie