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Smithsonian Facilities

 

Our Mission

We provide world-class stewardship of Smithsonian buildings, gardens, and facilities — operating, maintaining, and ensuring a safe, healthy environment that enhances the Smithsonian experience for all. 

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Planning an SI Project You'll find documents, design criteria, and other information in Architect Engineer Center.
Smithsonian Facilities 101 Learn more about our mission and priorities.
Mr. Smithson Goes To Washington Learn more about James Smithson, the English scientist whose bequest founded the Smithsonian Institution.
Prioritizing the Environment Explore all the ways Smithsonian Facilities is supporting sustainability across the Institution.
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Our Reach

Smithsonian Facilities supports museums and research centers not just on the National Mall in Washington, DC, but across the country and beyond. From Boston to Panama to Hawaii, Smithsonian Facilities staff work to maintain and operate the Smithsonian's properties around the world.

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Project Spotlight

Rendering of the Hirshhorn Museum revitalization of the Sculpture Garden and repairs to the building envelope
Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden Revitalization
Exploring Planets Rendering
National Air and Space Museum Renovations
NZP/SCBI Revitalization Rendering
National Zoological Park/SCBI-Bird House & Great Flight Aviary
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Revitalization of the Historic Core
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