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    Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

    11 906 Reviews
    #5 of 459 things to do in Washington DC
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    Closed Now: 10:00 - 17:30
    10th Street and Constitution Ave, Washington DC, DC 20560
    Open today: 10:00 - 17:30
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    Established in 1910 and located on the National Mall, this prestigious museum, part of the Smithsonian Institution, holds the world's most extensive collection of natural history specimens and human artifacts including the remains of dinosaurs and...more
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    Suggested duration: 2-3 hours
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    10th Street and Constitution Ave, Washington DC, DC 20560
    National Mall
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    Reviewed today via mobile
    Great museum.

    Wanted to visit here for a long time. And it didn’t disappoint. Well laid out exhibits. Something for all ages. Lots to see and do. Gift shops are good. 3 floors of activity. There’s dinos, animals, insects,birds and other things to see. Great museum!

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank Kayphil56
    Reviewed today via mobile
    Awesome

    It's a nice museum, also special for kids because it's full of activities, but also adults can enjoy and discover again the nature through this excellent museum.

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank GlobeTrip78
    Reviewed yesterday
    Bring comfortable shoes!

    Lots of walking but time spent seeing and learning hundreds of interesting facts...a must see when in Washington!

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank Linda S
    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
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    Date of experience: September 2019
    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Totally ruined my favorite museum

    I was locking forward to going back to this museum, 15 years ago it was amazing and my favorite stop in DC. All of the cool informational exhibits have been replaced with evolution propaganda. Stories of wolly mammoths instantly frozen with food still in their...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank 778chuckb
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Amazing Museum !!!

    A great museum. Lots of interesting stuff from the Hope Diamond to animal skeletons. A wonderful for kids and adults with cool and well-organized exhibits. You can spend hours reading stories behind the precious jewels. You will be amazed by the magnificent rocks. Especially the...More

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank Simpletina
    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    GREAT EXPERIENCE

    Fabulous museum! So much to see. Allow a couple hours to see everything. There's something for everyone in here!

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank lhockersmith
    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Very dissappointing

    This is most shocking. They play toward the evolutionist & Millions & millions of years crowd. Those who are a little more discerned with science & study realize that around 6,000 yrs is MUCH closer to the truth. The earth was Not hit by a...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank kennedysjamdan
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Somewhat Disappointing

    A good museum, if have never been to other Natural History Museums. Best attraction is the Hope Diamond. Enjoyed Ocean Hall and Deep Time sections. Mummy/Egypt display very limited. Sort of confusing to find your way around to the different wings. In our opinion, the...More

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank Senior5510
    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Visit the Dinosaur Exhibit

    I just couldn't believe that all the Smithsonian Museum are free! I love the exhibit, people were so friendly and I loved the time spend there. The Dinosaur exhibit is very well done and interactive. Kids of all ages would love it.❤

    Date of experience: September 2019
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    It's free. Don't miss the Hope Diamond!
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    Response from Chang- G | Reviewed this property |
    We've been going to DC many years as a family vacation - and we have 3 girls - and a great option for us has been to stay outside of DC in Chevy Chase or Bethesda. Why? Because rates are a little cheaper and Chevy Chase has... More
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    There is a nice parking garage next to the metro station in New Carrollton.
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