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The National Museum of Natural History has wheelchairs that may be borrowed, free of charge, for use within the building. The wheelchairs, which are all manually operated, may not be taken outside of the Museum. The wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To borrow a wheelchair, go to the Museum's information desk and request a loaner. The information desk attendant may help you directly or send you to the nearby Security Desk. You will be asked to leave identification until you return the wheelchair. If you prefer to rent a wheelchair for all-day use between museums, vendors in the area can assist you. The above goes for most of the Smithsonian museums.
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Is the National Museum of Health and Medicine one of the Smithsonian Museums?
No.
How much does it cost to tour the smithsonian museum in Washington DC?
All Smithsonian museums are free to the public. You are welcome to leave a donation if you would like.
What is in the smithsonian?
The Smithsonian Institute is a group of museums made up of over 150 museums and research centers. It is the world's largest museum complex and research organization. About 24.2 million visitors visited the museums in 2007. 188.8 million people visited the official Smithsonian (www.si.edu) website in 2007. There are more than 136 million objects, artworks, and specimens housed in the museums, including the Hope Diamond, the original American Flag, the Wright Brothers airplane, Abraham Lincoln's top hat, Thomas Edison's light bulb, and Dorothy's ruby slippers from the movie "The Wizard of OZ." *Most museums are open daily 10am-5-30pm (except on Christmas.)*
How many exhibits does the Smithsonian Institution have?
The Smithsonian's museums are in Washington DC or nearby, with the exception of the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in New York City and the branch of the National Museum of the American Indian also in New York City.
Where is the Smithsonian located in Washington DC?
The Smithsonian Museums consist of 19 museums and galleries. * See related link for specific location information.
