Perfect Your Vacation - Discovering What to Do and See in Smithsonian Institute

Smithsonian Institute is the world's largest museum complex and an educational and research institute that consists of 19 museums, 9 research centers and the national Zoo. Washington DC is the city in which most of the facilities of this institute are located. The Anacostia Community Museum in Washington DC, for example, focuses on the history and culture of the African Americans.

Another highlight of the Smithsonian Institute in the city is the Freer Gallery of Art that focuses on the art from East Asia, Southeast Asia, ancient Egypt and American art as well. Wooden objects, sculptures, Chinese paintings and ceramics, Persian manuscripts and many other exhibits can be explored here.

The National Air and Space Museum is another part of the institute in Washington DC. The largest collection of aircrafts and spacecrafts can be found here. Another interesting facility of the Smithsonian Institute in the city is the National Museum of Natural History that exhibits more than 500 specimens of plants, animals, fossils, minerals, meteorites and cultural artifacts.

National Postal Museum focuses on the history of the United States Postal Service. One can find a huge collection of stamps, a gift shop and a stamp shop at this museum.

Besides, one can visit other facilities of the Smithsonian Institute, including the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian American Art Museum, National Portrait Gallery, Arts and Industries Building and many more. The Smithsonian National Zoological Park is also a part of the institute in the city and it features Giant Panda habitat, elephant trails, Great Ape House and many other similar attractions.