a person who solicits contributions or pledges. 2. a gathering held for such solicitation: a fund-raiser to aid the campaign of the Senate candidate. Origin of fund-raiser.
Visiting the Smithsonian. Welcome to the Smithsonian. When you visit the Smithsonian, youâre entering the worldâs largest museum, education, and research complex, with approximately 154 million artifacts and specimens in its trust for the American people.
Our Museums, Galleries, and Zoo. The Smithsonian offers eleven museums and galleries on the National Mall and six other museums and the National Zoo in the greater National Capital Area. In New York City, we invite you to tour two museums in historic settings. Not near a Smithsonian museum? Look for exhibitions and affiliate museums in your community.