Museum Fact Sheets

October 9, 2025

view of Castle and National Mall and Natural History Museum.

The Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum complex. Eleven museums are located along the National Mall in Washington, D.C., six others and the Smithsonian’s National Zoo are nearby, two are in New York City, and two more are in the works.

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