a person who solicits contributions or pledges. 2. a gathering held for such solicitation: a fund-raiser to aid the campaign of the Senate candidate. Origin of fund-raiser.
Visiting the Smithsonian. Welcome to the Smithsonian. When you visit the Smithsonian, youâre entering the worldâs largest museum, education, and research complex, with approximately 154 million artifacts and specimens in its trust for the American people.
Note: The National Fossil Hall is currently undergoing renovations and won't reopen until 2019. The Museum of Natural History is centrally located in Washington, DC on the National Mall. Like all Smithsonian Institution Museums, admission is free.