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The Hidden Smithsonian Artifact Vault | Annapolis News

Hidden behind the scenes in Suitland, Maryland, lies the Smithsonian’s Museum Support Center—a colossal 1 million square foot vault housing 65 million artifacts never seen by the public. From whale bones and baleen that reveal decades of a whale’s life to ancient meteorites older than the solar system, this facility is a global research hub where scientists from around the world collaborate to unlock secrets of Earth and beyond. With labs, libraries, and ultra-cold storage for cosmic relics, it’s the unsung heart of scientific discovery—preserving our planet’s past while fueling future…

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