Top 10 inspiring wonders of America (With Pictures)

8. Smithsonian Institution

The Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. is the largest and one of the finest museum complexes in the world. It has 19 major museums, a national zoo, and a number of research centers. It was established in 1846 “for the increase and diffusion of knowledge.” The Institution’s thirty million annual visitors are admitted without charge; funding comes from the Institution’s own endowment, private and corporate contributions, membership dues, government support, and retail, concession and licensing revenues.