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.
Getting Here. The Smithsonian American Art Museumâs main building is at the heart of a revitalized downtown arts district, known as the Penn Quarter. It is conveniently located above the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station (Red, Yellow and Green lines). The DC Circulator also serves the museumâs Penn Quarter neighborhood. Barrier-free access is available at the 8th and G Street entrance.