A little more context
Check the individual item’s rights information before reusing it. The Smithsonian distinguishes CC0 assets from material with restrictions; an open-access program is not blanket permission for everything on its website.
A museum’s digital collection can become raw material for teachers, artists, researchers, and curious people far beyond its buildings. Access means more than being allowed to look; it can include being able to make something new.
Digital access also changes the scale of discovery. Someone who cannot visit a museum can still inspect an object, follow its history, or incorporate eligible imagery into their own work.