The crossword solutions for the term 'Smithsonian, for ex.' are INST, which stands for Institution. The Smithsonian Institution is a group of museums and research centers administered by the United States government. It was founded in 1846 and is based in Washington, D.C. It is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 19 museums, 9 research centers, and over 140 affiliate museums around the world.