Smithsonian Institution · Rate Limits
Smithsonian Rate Limits
Rate limits for the Smithsonian Open Access API are managed through api.data.gov, the US Government's shared API management infrastructure. Limits vary by authentication tier. All limits reset on a rolling hourly basis.
Smithsonian Rate Limits is the machine-readable rate-limit profile for Smithsonian Institution on the APIs.io network, conforming to the API Commons Rate Limits specification.
Tagged areas include Museums, Open Access, Cultural Heritage, Collection, and Image.
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