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Dear Friend,

Happy New Year—and thank you to the thousands of generous donors who helped exceed the Smithsonian’s $300,000 Year-End Challenge goal!

Your support will help the Smithsonian continue expanding and sharing knowledge far and wide—making groundbreaking discoveries, providing expanded access to our collections and free resources online, bringing exciting new exhibits to life—and that's just the beginning.

Even if you didn't get a chance to lock in your gift in time, you can still take a moment now and stand up for knowledge in 2026.

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You can build the foundation for another year of spectacular Smithsonian experiences for people worldwide.

You are the reason the Smithsonian will continue to grow and thrive today, tomorrow, and for future generations. Thank you for believing in the power of knowledge. Thank you for supporting your Smithsonian.

With gratitude,

John Perell
Director, Friends of the Smithsonian

Colleen Morith
Assistant Director, Friends of the Smithsonian

Laura Brouse-Long
Director, James Smithson Society

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