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The National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) is the sixteenth museum of the Smithsonian Institution and the first national museum dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of Native Americans. Established by an act of Congress in 1989, the museum works in collaboration with the Native peoples of the Western Hemisphere to protect and foster their cultures by reaffirming traditions and beliefs, encouraging contemporary artistic expression, and empowering the Indian voice. NMAI has one of the most extensive collections of Native American arts and artifacts in the world—approximately 266,000 catalogue records (825,000 items) representing over 12,000 years of history and over 1,200 indigenous cultures throughout the Americas. In addition, NMAI holdings include Photographic Archives (approximately 324,000 images), Media Archives (approximately 12,000 items), and Paper Archives (approximately 1522 linear feet).
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The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL, attracts approximately 2 million visitors per year and was the first Museum in North America to develop the idea of hands-on, interactive exhibits. It was also the first museum to have participation of industry in its exhibits and is the largest science museum in a single building in the Western Hemisphere with over 800 exhibits and over 2,000 interactive units located in over 350,000 square feet of exhibit space. Built in 1893, the Museum building has played a role in two World's Fairs: The World's Columbian Exposition in 1893 and The Century of Progress Exposition in 1933.
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The mission of The Jim Moran Foundation is to improve the quality of life for the youth and families of Florida through the support of innovative programs and opportunities that meet the ever-changing needs of the community.
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The Indianapolis Museum of Art is among the largest general art museums in the US, with a collection of 50,000 works that spans the range and scope of art history. Highlights include the Samuel Josefowitz Collection of Gauguin and the School of Pont-Aven; the Holliday Collection of Neo-Impressionism, featuring the work of Georges Seurat and his followers; the largest collection of works by J.M.W. Turner outside of Great Britain and one of the most outstanding collections of Japanese Edo-period paintings in the nation. Other important collections include African Art, Chinese ceramics, West Asian rugs and contemporary studio glass.
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Founded in 1962, the Judah L. Magnes Museum explores the depth, vitality and complexity of Jewish life and culture. The Magnes accomplishes this mission by presenting important exhibitions that draw on its rich collection of fine arts and ceremonial objects, the archives of the Western Jewish History Center, and the Blumenthal Rare Book and Manuscript Library. The Magnes holds over 8,000 examples of ceremonial and decorative art, including metalwork, textiles, costumes, and jewelry. It is considered to be the third largest collection of this kind in the United States. The Bay Area is home to the third largest Jewish community in the United States. The Judah L. Magnes Museum encourages understanding of the Jewish past for present and future generations, serving as a vital cultural resource for the entire community.
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