Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
14 expert reviews
“The 28,000-year-old specimen is remarkably intact. ”
– Atlas Obscura
Frommer's
"The National Museum of Natural History is the largest of its kind in the world and one of the most visited museums in Washington."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Smithsonian’s second-most popular museum clogs with kids, but adults will find lots to love here too."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The castle houses the Smithsonian Visitor Center, which makes a good first stop on the Mall. Inside you’ll find history exhibits, multilingual touch-screen displays, a staffed information desk."
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Time Out
"The gem at the heart of the Museum of Natural History is a state-of-the-art IMAX cinema and an 80,000sq ft brushed steel and granite Discovery Center housing a cafeteria and exhibition space."
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Travel + Leisure
"The National Museum of Natural History investigates the world and its creatures, examines ancient rituals, and explores the unfolding universe."
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Be sure to see The Last American Dinosaurs, the Hall of Mammals, the Hope Diamond display, and the walk-through butterfly house.
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