Yes, but then it would be behind glass and velvet ropes. And, as keloggs2066 pointed out, the Smithsonian is fickle about what they make available to the public.
Well -- yes, it would be behind glass and velvet ropes, as opposed to being sat on until it is destroyed by mere use. If you want it preserved and taken care of, and if viewed, viewed for free, the Smithsonian is the way to go. I'm still amazed that I can look at the Hope Diamond any time I like on my lunch break, for free...
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