Smithsonian Museum Retail

The Museum Retail Group within the Smithsonian Institution encompasses Museum Stores, IMAX Theaters, Restaurants, Parking Operations, and other businesses which promote the Smithsonian mission while generating an essential source of unrestricted funding for the Institution. By providing products and services that reflect the mission of the museums and research centers, Smithsonian Enterprises plays a critical role in advancing the Institution’s mission: the increase and diffusion of knowledge.