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Thus, courts have held that the Smithsonian is not an agency or authority of the Government as those terms are used in certain laws applicable to executive branch agencies such as the Privacy Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, the Freedom of Information Act, and the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

There are more than 216 Smithsonian Affiliates in 46 states, Puerto Rico and Panama. Affiliates represent the diversity of America's museum community–size, location and subject–and serve all audiences.

The Smithsonian's annual budget is around $1.25 billion, with two-thirds coming from annual federal appropriations. Other funding comes from the institution's endowment, private and corporate contributions, membership dues, and earned retail, concession, and licensing revenue.

Thus, courts have held that the Smithsonian is not an agency or authority of the Government as those terms are used in certain laws applicable to executive branch agencies such as the Privacy Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, the Freedom of Information Act, and the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

Smithsonian level members enjoy the dual benefits of your organization's program as well as an annual Smithsonian membership. How it works: $14.00 is the Affiliate cost of this benefit per member. This is the lowest offered membership rate from the Smithsonian.

Two Memberships in One - "Affiliate members" receive your organization's benefits PLUS a national membership from the Smithsonian. Benefits of Smithsonian Affiliate Membership: ▪ Smithsonian Magazine (one year subscription) or. Air & Space Magazine (6 issues) ▪ 10% discount on all Smithsonian Folkways Recordings.

There are more than 216 Smithsonian Affiliates in 46 states, Puerto Rico and Panama. Affiliates represent the diversity of America's museum community–size, location and subject–and serve all audiences. More than 8,000 Smithsonian artifacts have been displayed at Affiliate locations.

Smithsonian Affiliations is a division of the Smithsonian Institution that establishes long-term partnerships with non-Smithsonian museums and educational and cultural organizations in order to share collections, exhibitions and educational strategies and conduct joint research.