Smithsonian Releases 2.8 Million Images Into Public Domain

The Smithsonian is one of the world's great collectors of art, artifacts, and photography. They have just put 2.8 million images online and into the public domain.

For the first time in its 174-year history, the Smithsonian has released 2.8 million high-resolution two- and three-dimensional images from across its collections onto an open access online platform for patrons to peruse and download free of charge. Featuring data and material from all 19 Smithsonian museums, nine research centers, libraries, archives and the National Zoo, the new digital depot encourages the public to not just view its contents, but use, reuse and transform them into just about anything they choose—be it a postcard, a beer koozie or a pair of bootie shorts.

You can access the collection here.