Company facts
- Founded
- 1846
- Employees
- 6,400
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Government
- Subsidiaries
- National Zoo, National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of Natural History, National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Magazine
About
The Smithsonian Institution is a federally chartered nonprofit that operates the world’s largest network of museums, archives, libraries, research centers, and zoological parks. Its core mission is to preserve, study, and share cultural and scientific heritage while delivering public education and outreach across a broad spectrum of disciplines. For professionals, the Smithsonian offers unparalleled access to extensive collections, cutting‑edge research facilities, and collaborative environments in fields such as curation, conservation, archival science, education, and zoo management. Employees benefit from a mission‑driven culture that emphasizes discovery, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a global impact on knowledge and public understanding.