smithsonian-mcp
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MCP server for Smithsonian collections: artifacts, art, specimens. Free key.
MCP server for Smithsonian collections: artifacts, art, specimens. Free key.
Pairs well with metmuseum-mcp, art-institute-mcp, and clevelandart-mcp.
Get a key at https://api.data.gov/signup/ (free), then:
export SMITHSONIAN_API_KEY=your_key_here
npm install
npm run build
node dist/index.js
The server uses stdio, so it can be connected to Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, MCP Inspector, or another compatible MCP client.
search_objects: Artifacts, art, specimens with images.This project is intentionally narrow. It should be treated as a practical helper, not a complete certification or security audit. Check the implementation and the returned data before using it with sensitive material. Your key stays local and is only sent to the Smithsonian API. Read-only.
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MCP server for Smithsonian collections: artifacts, art, specimens. Free key.
We found that smithsonian-mcp demonstrated a healthy version release cadence and project activity because the last version was released less than a year ago. It has 1 open source maintainer collaborating on the project.
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