Smithsonian Institution · Open Collection

Smithsonian Open Access API

5
Requests
3
Folders
1.0.0
Version
View on GitHub Raw JSON CollectionCultural HeritageMuseumsOpen DataArtNatural HistoryResearchOpen Collection

Overview

Smithsonian Open Access API is a Open Collection published by Smithsonian Institution on the APIs.io network, version 1.0.0.

The collection contains 5 requests organised into 3 folders.

Tagged areas include Collection, Cultural Heritage, Museums, Open Data, and Art.

Requests & Folders

Content
Search
Metrics

Related API Specs

Smithsonian Institution Content API (OpenAPI) Smithsonian Institution Metrics API (OpenAPI) Smithsonian Institution Search API (OpenAPI)
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