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WHAT ARE YOUR ADMISSION
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Admission to 14 Smithsonian museums and the National
Zoo in Washington, D.C., is free. Admission to the National Museum
of the American Indian in New York is free. An admission fee is required
at the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum in New York City (National
Design Museum and Smithsonian Institution members and children under
age 12 are admitted free. Free public admission is offered on Tuesdays
from 5-9pm.). |
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HOW DO I PLAN A VISIT
TO THE SMITHSONIAN? |
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You can plan your trip online. Go to Visitor Information,
or call 202.633.1000 (voice/tape); 202.357.1729 (TTY). |
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WHAT INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE FOR VISITORS WITH DISABILITIES? |
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The booklet Smithsonian Access provides information
on the services available to visitors with disabilities—including
parking, building access, and accessibility services. To obtain a
printed copy of Smithsonian Access or a large-type, audio cassette,
or Braille edition call 202.633.1000 (voice/tape); 202.357.1729 (TTY).
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CAN THE SMITHSONIAN
PROVIDE APPRAISALS? |
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The Smithsonian Institution does not, as a matter of
policy, offer monetary evaluations. However, we have compiled information
that we trust will be helpful. This information is not intended to
be comprehensive and does not constitute an endorsement by the Smithsonian
Institution. |
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WHAT IS THE VALUE
OF MY VIOLIN? IS IT AUTHENTIC? |
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The Smithsonian Institution, as a matter of legal and
ethical policy, does not determine the monetary value of musical instruments.
For such an appraisal, we recommend that you have your instrument
examined by a reliable violin dealer in your area. |
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WHERE CAN I BUY SMITHSONIAN
PRODUCTS? |
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All museums have stores with items related to the collections
of the museum and our catalog and online store offer an even greater
selection. Note: Smithsonian members are reminded to bring their membership
card to receive a discount on purchases. |
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ARE ART REPRODUCTIONS
AVAILABLE AT THE SMITHSONIAN? |
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Reproductions of artworks are usually available from
the museum or gallery that houses the work in its collections. |
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HOW DO I CHANGE MY
ADDRESS FOR THE SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINES? |
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Fill out this easy online form. |
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HOW DO I ORDER BACK
ISSUES OF THE SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE? |
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Articles from Smithsonian magazine are not reprinted.
However, back issues can be purchased from the Smithsonian or can
be found in many public or university libraries |
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HOW DO I ORDER BACK
ISSUES OF THE AIR & SPACE MAGAZINE? |
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Back issues of Air & Space magazine can be
purchased from the Smithsonian or can be found in many public or university
libraries. |
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HOW CAN I BECOME
A SMITHSONIAN VOLUNTEER? |
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Learn about volunteer opportunities at the Smithsonian
and find the program that is right for you. |
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HOW DO I CARE FOR
ANTIQUES AND HEIRLOOMS? |
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Staff specialists at the Smithsonian Center for Materials
Research and Education (SCMRE) are asked questions on a wide variety
of subjects relative to caring for and preserving artifacts and heirlooms.
Broad guidelines and strategies for artifact and collections care
have been compiled into guideline pamphlets. |
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