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Discovery Through Digitization | Part of the Digitization Program Office @SmithsonianDPO https://nitter.cf/t.co/eOb9qJaEES | https://nitter.cf/t.co/cRGqMjvfKx

 Washington, D.C.
3d.si.edu
Joined March 2010
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@smithsonian10 Oct 2025
Due to the government shutdown, Smithsonian museums are temporarily closed beginning on Sunday, Oct. 12, along with our research centers and the National Zoo. We will update our operating status as soon as the situation is resolved. We do not plan to update social media other than to inform you of changes to our operating status. While our doors are closed, Smithsonian digital resources continue to be available at si.edu 📷: @SmithsonianNMAI
Exterior view of the National Museum of the American Indian, in Washington, D.C., featuring a curved stone facade and a cascading waterfall in the foreground.

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This Presidents Day, we’re sharing a collection of #3D presidential portraits from @SmithsonianNPG including 2 Abraham Lincoln life masks and a bust of George Washington as a Roman emperor! Explore their stories online or download them for your own use 3d.si.edu/collections/presid…
3D render of a white colored sculpture of a face and two fisted hands.

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Digital artwork blending a classical sculpture of a man with modern blue wireframe graphics on the head and shoulder.

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A person's fingers placing a small green 3D-printed bust of a man on a surface, with other green figures in the background.

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Kick off #BlackHistoryMonth by exploring a fascinating group of #3D objects from the collections of @NMAAHC 3d.si.edu/explore/museum/afr… #SmithsonianBHM #BlackHistoryMonth2025
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Our January #StaffPick #3D model is a pair of sneakers worn by Julius “Dr. J” Erving. Not only do they provide a peek at his autograph, but you can view them in augmented reality and see how your own feet stack up to the legend! Check them out: s.si.edu/3ZQ1MJf @NMAAHC
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#DYK that the @Smithsonian has 3000 #3D digitized collection objects available to download? And over 90% of them have a #CC0 #OpenAccess license, so they can be used for almost anything. Add an aircraft to your game project or #3Dprint an ancient vessel! 3d.si.edu/cc0
A hand holding a gold colored 3D-printed model of an airplane in front of a window with blinds partially open.

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Hands holding a white colored 3D print of a cone shaped vessel with a textured design.

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#DYK we have over 3000 #3D models available to download on 3D.si.edu? They make excellent #DIY holiday gifts, like this Encyclia tampensis var. alba orchid bloom 3D printed and hand painted by our staff. @SIGardens Download it yourself: s.si.edu/3VDvKgS
Hand coming from the left holds a pink and yellow painted 3D flower, an identical grey colored flower is seen in the background.

ALT Hand coming from the left holds a pink and yellow painted 3D flower, an identical grey colored flower is seen in the background.

Screenshot of web page showing a yellow flower on screen with a text pop up box showing names of files and an arrow pointing to a download icon below the flower.

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Make your mark on digital history at the Smithsonian! ✍️ All you need is a computer and an internet connection to participate. If interested, please contact [email protected] to schedule a 30-45 minute session.
Promotional graphic stating "Help us improve our tools by joining virtual user testing for Voyager, our web platform for interactive 3D experiences." Includes an email for contact, ocio-dpo3d@si.edu, a smartphone displaying a 3D skeleton, and details about joining virtual user. Background is bright yellow with blue and white decorative elements.

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You can also explore a digitized model of this hard hat in 3D at: 3d.si.edu/object/3d/hard-hat…
Smithsonian’s NMAAHC (@NMAAHC) profile pictureSmithsonian’s NMAAHC@NMAAHC11 Sep 2024
#OTD in 2001, the lives of nearly 3,000 individuals were taken when 4 commercial airliners were hijacked and used as terrorist weapons. In the days after the September 11th attack, the destroyed site of the World Trade Center buildings became known as 'Ground Zero.'
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John Pfeiffer@mud_Iark21 Aug 2024
Over 280 3d models of freshwater mussels available at 3d.si.edu/explore?edan_local… View them on all sorts of devices, in augmented reality, or print them - the world is your oyster! #ShellYeah
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You can also explore this specimen online! 🪸 3d.si.edu/object/3d/primnoa-…
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Replying to @FishOceansCAN @smithsonian @nmn @InvertebratesDC
Long before it was 3D scanned, this Primnoa resedaeformis specimen was collected off the coast of Nova Scotia in the late 1800s! This slow-growing, long-lived cold-water coral is found in both sides of the Atlantic and is an indicator of vulnerable marine ecosystems.
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Global Accessibility Awareness Day #GAAD aims to bring awareness to the need for digital products to be accessible to all, regardless of ability or disability. We are always working to make the Smithsonian's 3D viewer, Voyager, more accessible...
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In this application we are using sound to convey the depth of the surface of a #3D model under the user's pointer. Moving this pointer across the object results in a change of sound rate or pitch that also conveys the shape of the object along that path. #accessibility
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Video alt text: As a red dot moves across a 3D model of a baseball, a flat tone increases and decreases in frequency based on how close the surface under the red dot is to the viewer.
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Take a 3D tour of our Tree of Life to learn about the flora and fauna that decorate the sculpture and help bring it to life. s.si.edu/3T5eHB2 #EarthDay #DíaDeLaTierra @Smithsonian3D
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Carry a little sunshine in your pocket on #OrchidDay today!🤳🌼#3D orchids from the #FutureOfOrchids collection can be viewed in Augmented Reality through your smartphone camera. Select the "AR" button in the top left of the 3D viewer: 3d.si.edu/object/3d/2249ec68… @SmithsonianGardens
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Why does @Smithsonian need @Smithsonian3D to scan its artifacts and collections? It’s not just for science. Let @NMNH’s Nicholas Pyenson explain, and then watch our video: fedtechmagazine.com/media/vi…
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@Smithsonian3D’s Jon Blundell explains why today’s 3D scans — featured in our latest #FedsintheField video — will still be readable by future scientists: fedtechmagazine.com/media/vi…
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Can’t get to Washington, D.C., to see the wealth of exhibits in the @Smithsonian museums? @Smithsonian3D is creating 3D models of both popular and scientifically important artifacts that can be viewed online. Find out more in our new #FedsInTheField video: fedtechmagazine.com/media/vi…
Image from FedTech Magazine (@FedTechMagazine)
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We are hiring! Apply to join the Smithsonian 3D team as a 3D scanning/processing technician: usajobs.gov/job/785493200 In your application, please be specific about your experience using techniques, tools, and software. This posting closes on 04/22/2024 or after 150 applicants.🚀
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