What kind of art is in the Smithsonian?
Early American Art, 19th and 20th–Century Art; Contemporary Art; Photography; Modern Folk and Self-Taught Art; African American Art; Latino Art; New Deal Art; and the Luce Foundation Center for American Art, an interactive public study center.
Does the Smithsonian buy art?
What should I do? The Smithsonian acquires thousands of objects and specimens each year for its collection holdings through donation, bequest, purchase, exchange, and field collecting. Each museum and curatorial department decides on a case-by-case basis which objects to add to its collections.
How many Smithsonian art museums are there?
Collectively called the Smithsonian Institution, the world-renowned museum and research complex consists of 17 museums and galleries in Washington, DC, including the National Zoo.
Is the Smithsonian a database?
Smithsonian staff and other affiliated persons can access the Libraries’ subscription databases, e-books, and e-journals via our E-journals, E-books, and Databases (from the SI computer network or remote access.)
How big is the Smithsonian Art Museum?
20,400 square feet
It has 20,400 square feet on the third and fourth floors of American Art Museum. It presents more than 3,300 objects in 64 secure glass cases, which quadruples the number of artworks from the permanent collection on public view.
Does the Smithsonian museum have a gift shop?
Smithsonian museum stores carry a collection of gifts curated just for you. Each museum features unique merchandise, so be sure to visit them all or shop online.
Can you sell things to the Smithsonian?
Vendors interested in selling products through the Smithsonian’s stores should contact Smithsonian Enterprises. These items must reflect the mission of the Smithsonian, generally through a relationship to subjects covered by the Smithsonian’s collections.
Which is the most popular Smithsonian museum?
the National Museum of Natural History
Among the Smithsonian museums and institutions in the United States, the National Museum of Natural History was the most visited Smithsonian museum in 2020, with approximately 573 thousand visits.