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Smithsonian Open Access

by , posted on 11:31 AM, February 28, 2020
Looking for an image to use in a Powerpoint presentation, worksheet, or project? The Smithsonian Institution has released 2.8 million 2D and 3D images into the public domain.
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From the Smithsonian Institution:

For the first time in its 174-year history, the Smithsonian has released 2.8 million high-resolution two- and three-dimensional images from across its collections onto an open access online platform for patrons to peruse and download free of charge. Featuring data and material from all 19 Smithsonian museums, nine research centers, libraries, archives and the National Zoo, the new digital depot encourages the public to not just view its contents, but use, reuse and transform them into just about anything they choose.

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