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The Smithsonian
Also known as: SI, The Castle
Washington, DC, US
The world's largest museum and research complex. Central to controversies around the alleged suppression of anomalous archaeological finds, particularly giant skeletal remains.
Departments & Divisions
Directed by John Wesley Powell. Key nexus for suppression allegations regarding giant skeletal remains.
Custodian of contested physical evidence.
Known Personnel
Weinstein held an early career research position at MIT.
Donor and sponsor
Donor and sponsor of the Institution of Anthropology in Prague (later Hrdlička Museum of Anthropology).
Quick Facts
Founded
1846
Headquarters
Washington, DC, US
Type
museum
Transparency
standard
Status
Active