Established in 1824, the National Gallery was commissioned as the people's museum-a cultural institution meant to reflect the artistic legacy both of Great Britain and of the European continent.

成立于1824年，国家美术馆委托的人的博物馆，文化机构，目的是反映艺术遗产都大不列颠和欧洲大陆。

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The Lemelson Foundation has established a center to study invention and innovation at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, and conducts national programs and competitions for college-age inventors.

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