Smithsonian Open Access
Provides AI assistants with access to the Smithsonian Institution's Open Access collections, enabling search, exploration, and analysis of over 3 million collection objects.
关于
This Model Context Protocol (MCP) server acts as a powerful bridge, connecting AI tools like Claude Desktop directly to the vast archives of the Smithsonian Institution's Open Access collections. It empowers AI assistants to search, explore, and analyze over 3 million digitized objects from America's national museums, complete with rich metadata, high-resolution images, and interactive 3D content. Beyond basic search, it offers unique 'on-view' functionality, allowing AI to identify objects currently on physical exhibit, facilitating advanced research, exhibition planning, and educational content creation.
主要功能
- Search over 3 million Smithsonian objects across 19 museums with advanced filters
- Access complete object metadata, high-resolution images, and 3D models (where available)
- Discover objects currently on physical exhibit at Smithsonian museums with dedicated tools
- Integrate seamlessly with AI assistants via 12 specialized MCP tools for contextual data retrieval
- Automated setup scripts for easy installation and configuration across platforms
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使用案例
- Scholarly research and educational lesson planning using museum data
- Exhibition planning, visit planning, and collection analysis for curators
- Development of cultural applications and AI integrations utilizing museum APIs
