In-Person Engagement
The Smithsonian welcomes millions of visitors each year to our facilities in the Washington, DC, area and New York City. Our staff and volunteers work to deliver a "seriously amazing" experience to everyone who visits, 364 days a year. We also reach out to hundreds of communities across America through our traveling exhibitions program and the Smithsonian Affiliates network.
Visits to Museums & Zoo
Number of visits by the public to the Smithsonian’s museums and zoo. Our facilities are located in the Nation’s Capital and New York City. The Institution has kept official visit statistics for more than 130 years.
Federal fiscal year (FY) runs from October 1st through September 30th.
Educational Programs
People Served by Educational Programs
Number of individuals who have participated in Smithsonian on-site educational offerings (such as docent-led exhibit tours); formal digital learning opportunities (such as online conferences); or special events (such as the annual Folklife Festival on the National Mall).
Federal fiscal year (FY) runs from October 1st through September 30th.
Major Exhibitions Currently Offered
Smithsonian curators are constantly working to create public exhibitions that educate and inspire. Roughly two-thirds of the exhibitions offered are permanent exhibitions of collections held by our museums, libraries, archives, and zoo. Examples include The First Ladies at the American History Museum, Time and Navigation at the Air and Space Museum, and The Struggle for Justice at the National Portrait Gallery. Visitors can also enjoy exciting temporary exhibits organized by Smithsonian staff, often in collaboration with outside experts and organizations. Learn what's on view at si.edu/exhibitions
Smithsonian Affiliates
The Smithsonian Affiliates program is a national network of museums, universities, science centers, and other arts and cultural institutions. Through Affiliate partnerships, the Smithsonian shares collections and other resources with local communities.
Traveling Exhibition Venues
Helping to connect the American public to the Smithsonian's collections and research programs, the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) develops and delivers an extensive range of exhibitions about art, science, history and popular culture. Since its founding in 1952, SITES has developed and circulated 1500 exhibitions - making it the largest traveling exhibition service in the world. Learn about current and upcoming exhibitions at saa.si.edu
Smithsonian Magazine Audience
"Audience" is the estimated number of total magazine readers. This includes subscribers plus the number of readers who also read subscriber copies. Average readers per copy is determined by a syndicated 3rd-party research firm.
