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The Smithsonian's Enid A. Haupt Garden is named after the philanthropist who funded its creation and is a tribute to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's love for gardens.
The Smithsonian Institution Building, commonly known as the Castle, is designed in the Norman style, reminiscent of medieval European architecture.
The Freer Gallery of Art and the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery together form the National Museum of Asian Art, showcasing a vast collection of Asian artifacts and artworks.
The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden features works by renowned artists like Auguste Rodin and Henry Moore, making it a significant site for modern art enthusiasts.
The National Museum of African American History and Culture, located on the Smithsonian Grounds, is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture.
The museum's curvilinear design is inspired by natural rock formations and reflects the Native American philosophy of harmony with nature.
The National Postal Museum, part of the Smithsonian Institution, explores the history of the United States Postal Service and its impact on American society.
The National Museum of Natural History on the Smithsonian Grounds houses over 145 million specimens and artifacts, making it one of the largest natural history collections in the world.
