Washington, D.C. - National Museum of Natural History
This Museum of Natural History is in between the National Gallery of Art (Sculpture Garden) and the National Museum of American History in the National Mall area.
Things to see in the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. include:
- The Hope Diamond and Dom Pedro Aquamarine in the Gems and Mineral display
- Mummified cat in the Mummies display
- Live Butterflies and Plants in the Insect/ Zoo display
- African Elephant in the Rotunda
- Neanderthal in the Human Origins display
- Live Coral Reef in the Ocean Hall
- Polar Bear and Lion in the Mammals display
- Mud Masons of Mali in the African Voices display
- Bones display
- Korean Gallery
- Birds of DC display
- IMAX and much more
More useful information is below in this Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History travel guide for Washington DC visitors.
| Address and Entrance Doors Location | National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) National Museum of Natural History Entrance Doors: On the intersection of 10th Street and Constitution Ave. NW in Washington, D.C. Entrance Doors either on Constitution Ave NW side or Madison Drive NW in the National Mall area |
| Admission Fee | National Museum of Natural History Tickets: FREE Admission is free to the National Museum of Natural History Additional information on the Butterfly Pavilion
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| Getting There | By DC METRO to the Museum of Natural History: - Take the Blue, Silver, or Orange line. - Exit at the Smithsonian Station - Take the Mall exit - Walk to the National Museum of Natural History By DC Circulator bus to the Museum of Natural History in Washington DC: - Take the DC Circulator bus if you are around the National Mall area. - It is economical, convenient, and saves you from way too much walking. DC Circulator bus Website - National Mall Route
You can also take DC hop-on hop-off bus provided by companies like Big Bus or Old Town Trolley. |
| Recommendation | Tips for visiting the Museum of Natural History in Washington DC: • The National Museum of Natural History will take you at least 2 hours or more depending on your interest • You can combine with the National Gallery of Art, National Archives, Museum of Air and Space, Smithsonian Castle, or any other attraction on the north side of the National Mall. |
| Website | National Museum of Natural History Website |
