Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Discover the Wonders of Natural History

10th St & Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560, United States

There are many animal specimens inside

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Introduction

The National Museum of Natural History in the United States is one of the world's largest natural history museums, and also the most visited natural museum. It was completed in 1910 and covers an area of about 123,000 square meters, with an exhibition area of 33,000 square meters. The museum is themed around "Earth", with a total of more than 126 million exhibits covering fields such as dinosaur fossils, marine life, mammals, minerals, etc. A research team of 185 natural history scientists conduct world natural and cultural history research here. The museum has lifelike animal models and specimens, as well as expanded animal ecological environments, displaying the characteristics and habits of various species in nature. The museum also has a human origin exhibition hall with real-time updates on global population data. The underground store also provides services such as cloakrooms and restaurants; the first floor contains animal and plant specimens, dinosaur fossil halls, marine exhibition halls, etc.; the second floor displays precious gems and minerals. The museum's exhibits are well preserved, including the Hope Diamond, also known as the "cursed diamond", which has been circulating for nearly 300 years and is now on display in a necklace, attracting more than one billion tourists.

Address

10th St & Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560, United States

Opening hours

10:00-17:30 (Closed on December 25th Christmas Day)
Visiting hours may be extended to 19:30 during US daylight saving time and US statutory holidays (please call to confirm or check the schedule on the official website Extend Hours Calendar for detailed extension time).

Transportation

Take the Blue/Orange Line and get off at Federal Triangle metro station. Walk south on 12th Street and turn east onto Constitution Avenue (away from the direction of the Washington Monument). It takes about 5 minutes to walk to the National Museum of American History.

Phone +1 202-633-1000

Website http://naturalhistory.si.edu/