The Smithsonian Campaign for Our Shared Future leverages the Smithsonian’s unique, public-private partnership—an institution by the people, for the people—to build a better shared future. Our shared future.

The campaign is raising $2.5 billion to support four priority areas across the institution. Explore our ambitious goals for this campaign—and help us envision and create a brighter, more sustainable world.

Campaign Pillars

Discover our current work and future possibilities across the campaign’s four pillars:

Advancing Sustainability and Discovery
Ensuring People and Nature Thrive Together
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Opening Pathways to New Knowledge
Partnering with Educators and Families
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Illuminating the Nation's Past
Informing the Present, Shaping the Future
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Powering Creativity and Innovation
Reimagining the Visitor Experience
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Join the campaign for our shared future

Family in front of the Star-Spangled Banner exhibit which features the American flag and the song lyrics

Explore the campaign goal of each museum, research center, and program, and learn about the many ways you can support this ambitious effort to ensure a better shared future for all.