Unseen Smithsonian treasures revealed: What's really hidden behind closed doors?
As the Smithsonian Institution marks its 180th anniversary, the numbers behind the scenes are staggering: roughly 155 million artifacts, artworks and specimens are held across its museums, galleries and off-site facilities.
TL;DR
- The Smithsonian Institution is celebrating its 180th anniversary.
- The institution holds approximately 155 million artifacts, artworks, and specimens.
- These items are housed across its museums, galleries, and off-site facilities.