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As a public health precaution due to COVID-19, all Smithsonian museums are temporarily closed. We are not announcing a reopening date at this time and will provide updates on our websites and social media.
By 2022 GGI intends to collect and make available:
And, as a long term aspiration:
The Global Genome Initiative is bigger than one institution. The Smithsonian is using its trusted brand and convening power to partner with universities, research centers, government agencies, industry, and museums from around the globe to preserve and understand the genomic diversity of life on Earth.
Together, we will succeed. Please join us.