Smithsonian Mcp Server

Overview

Smithsonian Mcp Server lets you search 14.5 million Smithsonian Open Access objects directly within any MCP-compatible AI assistant. Access CC0 images, discover cross-collection connections, and enrich conversations and agent workflows with museum data. The server integrates seamlessly—your AI decides when to call its tools.

Run it two ways: connect to the hosted endpoint at https://smithsonian.caseyjhand.com/mcp without local setup, or install locally via npx -y @cyanheads/smithsonian-mcp-server. You'll need a SMITHSONIAN_API_KEY for authentication. Version v0.3.6 is available now under the Apache-2.0 license, with source code at cyanheads/smithsonian-mcp-server on GitHub.

Smithsonian Mcp Server is categorized as AI & Agents and works with MCP clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, Zed, and others. Maintainers can claim this listing to verify ownership and keep details up to date.

Installation

Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
Name: Smithsonian Mcp Server
URL:  https://smithsonian.caseyjhand.com/mcp

Requires SMITHSONIAN_API_KEY