CULTURE
Azerbaijani museum workers receive U.S. Smithsonian Institution certificates
Baku, April 25 (AZERTAC). Azerbaijani museum workers have been presented certificates from the U.S.- based Smithsonian Institute at an official ceremony in Baku. Certificates were given to the participants of training courses organized by the U.S. Smithsonian Institute's experts as part of a joint project developed by the U.S. Embassy and Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
More than 120 museum employees from various regions of Azerbaijan received certificates.
The Smithsonian Institution is an educational and research institute and associated museum complex, administered and funded by the government of the United States and by funds from its endowment, contributions, and profits from its retail operations, concessions, and licensing activities. While most of its 19 museums, its zoo, and its nine research centers facilities are located in Washington, D.C., sites are also located in Arizona, Maryland, New York City, Virginia, Panama, and elsewhere. The Smithsonian has over 137 million items in its collections, publishes two magazines named Smithsonian (monthly) and Air & Space (bimonthly), and employs the Smithsonian Police to protect visitors, staff, and the property of its museums. The Smithsonian Institution is the largest museum complex in the world, and many of its buildings are historical and architectural landmarks. In addition, 168 other museums are Smithsonian affiliates.