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The vast collections of the Smithsonian document the heritage of humanity and unlock the secrets of the world around us.

Smithsonian Affiliations develops long-term partnerships with museums and educational organizations to make these collections and related resources widely available.

We collaborate with each Affiliate to enrich their communities with artifact loans, traveling exhibitions, educational programs, technical assistance, and professional development opportunities.

The Smithsonian is an endless place of discovery and inspiration. We want to share it with you!

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Today, the Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum and research complex. Smithsonian Affiliations connects our partner organizations to this unparalleled network of museums, research centers, and outreach offices to bring the Smithsonian to people in their own communities.

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From art to zoology, Smithsonian collections are unequalled in their breadth and scope. Our scholarship, artifacts, and exhibitions document the world in all of its beauty, diversity, and complexity.

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The Smithsonian offers a wide range of exciting and engaging traveling exhibi-tions. We help Affiliates find the exhibits that inspire life-long learning and match the needs of all visitors, spaces, budgets, and schedules.

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sharing our skillsThe Smithsonian provides endless opportunities to learn. Smithsonian Affilia-tions offers a summer Intern Partnership Program for college students sponsored by Affiliate museums. Also, Affiliate staff have the opportunity to work side-by-side with their Smithsonian counterparts through the Visiting Profes-sionals Program. Through these programs, Affiliates advance their own projects, increase skills, and develop strong relationships with Smithsonian staff.

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logo and taglineAffiliates may use the special Smithsonian logo and tagline “in association with the Smithsonian” on brochures, buildings, and other approved media.

smithsonian affiliate membership programOnly Affiliates have the unique benefit of offer-ing two memberships in one — membership in the Smithsonian combined with membership in their own organization. Smithsonian membership features an annual subscription to the Smithsonian Magazine or Air & Space Magazine, along with discounts at Smithsonian retail outlets.

business and develop-ment opportunitiesSeveral revenue-generating programs have been devel-oped to provide enhanced business, marketing, and program opportunities in partnership with the Smithsonian. They include Smithsonian-branded travel, merchandise, commis-sioned artwork, and Smith-sonian Folkways recordings. Smithsonian Affiliates increase visibility locally and nationally by collabo-rating with the Smithsonian on workshops and projects such as Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day, a museum studies certificate program, and the Affiliations National Conference.

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12“The affiliation between the The Long Island Museum of American Art, History & Carriages and the Smithsonian Institution is a wonderful opportunity for intellectual exchange.“

JACkIe DAy, PreSIDeNT AND CeO, THe LoNG

ISLAND MUSeUM oF AMerICAN ArT, HISTory

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“We have seen more than a 30% increase in attendance since our affiliation.”

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“The affiliation typifies the mutual respect and eagerness to continue collaborations going forward.”

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“Affiliates are Smithsonian ambassadors in communities all across the country, proof of what we can do when we work together — working as partners, our impact grows exponentially.”

G. WAyNe ClOUGh, SeCreTAry, SMITHSoNIAN

INSTITUTIoN

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p2 Arts Council for long Beach

p5 Jennifer Brundage

p6 / 7 (top left) lonna Seibert; (bottom left) Flushing Town hall; (center) National Museum of Natural history; (top right) Caroline Mah; (bottom right) Annmarie Garden

p8 Christina Di Meglio lopez

p11 (top) elizabeth Bugbee; (bottom) Saginaw Art Museum

p12 Buffalo Bill historical Center

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