Is the Smithsonian good for kids?
The Smithsonian Institution is known for being a family-friendly, educational, fun and affordable destination. There’s always something new (and old) to see or do. When families think of the Smithsonian, images of the massive planes and rockets at the Air and Space Museum may come to mind, and they are very cool.
What is kept at the Smithsonian?
The Smithsonian Institution—the world’s largest museum and research complex—includes 19 museums and galleries and the National Zoological Park. Currently, the total number of artifacts, works of art and natural science specimens in the Smithsonian’s collections is approximately 155 million.
Which Smithsonian museum has art?
Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery.
What is the most expensive thing in the Natural history museum?
By DNAinfo Staff on October 29, 2010 5:16pm The Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond, a very rare 31.06-carat deep blue gem, went on view on Thursday in the museum’s Harry Frank Guggenheim Hall of Minerals after changing hands — some of them royal — many times since its first appearance in Europe in 1664.
What’s the oldest human artifact?
Lomekwi 3 is the name of an archaeological site in Kenya where ancient stone tools have been discovered dating to 3.3 million years ago, which make them the oldest ever found. Lomekwi is near the west bank of Lake Turkana, which is pictured in green on this satellite image.
Was Hope Diamond on Titanic?
The Hope Diamond was not on the Titanic when it sank; it was owned by Washington socialite, Mrs Evelyn McLean, who didn’t even set sail on the infamous ship. When she died in 1947, it was sold to pay off her debts. The precious stone has its own narrative that is worthy of a film in itself.
Is the Anastasia Diamond Real?
The diamond has been lovingly named ‘The Anastasia Diamond’ by the lender after his daughter. Natural black diamonds are extremely rare. Only one in 10,000 natural diamonds is classed as fancy coloured, and out of these, only a handful are truly black.