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Founded in 1846, the Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum and research complex of 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park and nine research facilities. There are 6,000 Smithsonian employees, including approximately 500 scientists. The total number of objects, works of art and specimens at the Smithsonian is estimated at nearly 137 million.
The James V. Brown Library is the public library for Williamsport and the center of the Lycoming County Library System. Built and opened in 1907 as the result of a bequest from lumber baron James V. Brown, the Library has grown and changed with the times. Today, the James V. Brown Library is finding a balance between books and technology. Our customers value both the traditional services, and readily use the new technology based services. Hundreds of people a week use the web while at the library. The library`s website receives thousands of visits per month. Hundreds of babies, toddlers and preschool children enjoy a story time and select books–either in the Youth Services Department or from the traveling Storymobile. While located in the quiet woods of North Central PA, the Brown Library is one of the busiest libraries in the state, and owns several “one of a kind” collections not found in other metropolitan libraries, including a collection of materials to encourage using, visiting and starting a business in the PA Wilds. Today about half the people who visit the James V. Brown Library come for a good book or to read. The other half come for other reasons; seeking information for work,school, or personal development.
Wissahickon Valley Public Lib is a Ambler, PA-based company in the Education sector.
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens is the largest fine arts museum in Northeast Florida. The Cummer was established in 1958, when art collector, garden enthusiast, and civic leader Ninah Cummer bequeathed her art collection and riverfront home, which she owned with her husband Arthur, to create a museum. Today, the core collection of 60 pieces from Mrs. Cummer`s estate has grown to include 5,000 works of art. The 1.5 acres of historic gardens, set against the backdrop of the St. Johns River, serves as a centerpiece of beauty for all to enjoy. In addition, Art Connections, the Museum`s nationally recognized interactive education center, enhances the cultural learning of more than 40,000 students annually. The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens is committed to engage and inspire through the arts, gardens, and education.
The NHM has amassed one of the world`s most extensive and valuable collections of natural and cultural history — more than 35 million objects, some as old as 4.5 billion years. Its curatorial staff not only cares for those collections, but uses them for groundbreaking scientific and historic research. The Museum also curates new, immersive exhibitions that give visitors the opportunity to explore the “big picture” of our planet — specimens and objects, the stories behind them, and the increasing interrelatedness of the natural and cultural worlds.