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Frozen genomic tissue, 19 miles of pickled organisms, and the world\u2019s largest collection of shells and butterflies. Artifacts like these at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History record our planet\u2019s biodiversity, geology, and culture. It\u2019s one of the ways the museum helps people understand Earth\u2019s past and shape its future. Now researchers and archivists are digitizing these vast collections, using GIS<\/a> technology to preserve the assets and democratize access to knowledge. It\u2019s one way that the fusion of spatial science and museum stewardship bridge the divide between scientific discovery and public understanding.<\/p>\r\n

Discover how GIS and science work together<\/a> to preserve Earth\u2019s story and inspire action. Read more about how the Smithsonian uses maps to spark wonder and offer hope<\/a>.<\/p>"}],"references":null},"yoast_head":"\nVideo: The Smithsonian\u2019s Mission to Unite GIS and Museum Science<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Smithsonian\u2019s National Museum of Natural History uses GIS to digitize and share the world\u2019s largest natural history collection\u2014bridging the gap between scientific knowledge and public understanding to address climate change and biodiversity loss.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/about\/newsroom\/blog\/video-how-the-worlds-largest-natural-history-museum-inspires-action-with-gis\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Video: The Smithsonian: Digitizing Millions of National 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