Bezos donates $ 200 million to the Smithsonian, the largest donation to the museum since its founding

A portion of $ 70 million will go to renovating the National Air and Space Museum and $ 130 million will be used to launch a new education center. In a statement, the museum said the donation from the founder of Amazon and spaceflight company Blue Origin “will also help enable a technological transformation of the museum’s galleries and public spaces.”

“Jeff’s early curiosity in space exploration made him think big and act boldly, and as a result, he was instrumental in the expansion of the Internet,” said Steve Case, president of the Internet. Smithsonian Board of Regents and Founder of America Online. “We are delighted that Jeff is making this commitment to help us expand the reach and impact of the Smithsonian, as we seek to inspire the next generation of scientists, astronauts, engineers, educators and entrepreneurs. . “