The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington DC

The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History is dedicated to understanding the natural world, and our place in it.  This museum includes exhibits ranging from the earth, the diversity of life, and the human connection.

The museum opened in 1910. The main building on the National Mall contains 1.5 million square feet of space overall and 325,000 square feet of exhibition and public space.  The museum houses 125 million natural science specimens and cultural artifacts.  The Museums temporary and permanent exhibitions serve to educate, enlighten and entertain millions of visitors each year. 

Museum of Natural History reviews....

The dinosaur exhibit - on the first floor - always a family vacations stop favorite.

Plate Tectonics Exhibit - on the second floor - a study in the constantly shifting earth.

The Hope Diamond - on the second floor - you need to see it just to say that you saw it.

Here is a great map of museum.

Address: On the National Mall
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20013

Phone:  202-633-1000

Metro Stop: Federal Triangle

There is no charge to visit any of the Smithsonian Museums.  The Museums open at 10:00 AM daily.

Visit the Museum of Natural History web site for more information.

Special thanks to SnoShuu@flickr  for the use of the photo.

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