National Museum of Natural History - Washington D.C.

10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW
Washington
Phone: (202) 357-2700
Cost: Free
Hours: Daily 10:00 am- 5:30 pm; Closed December 25

Get into the spirit of exploration, and take a tour of 575 million years of history! The National Museum of Natural History encompasses everything from dinosaurs, diamonds and dioramas; this massive museum is filled with 118 million items. Exhibits cover the entire spectrum of the life sciences, minerals, botanicals, and zoological and geological materials. The Dinosaur Hall, exhibits on the evolution of human fossils, live Insect Zoo, bird displays, plants, rocks, and gems. The Sea Life Hall contains live marine life, plus a living coral reef. The Discovery Room is a big hit with children, of every age, with its hands-on activities and exhibits. Children can explore everything from the texture of an elephant tusk to an arrowhead. Plus, the Natural History Museum's costume room allows children to try on costumes from around the world. On your visit, remebber to also check out the Johnson IMAX 2D/3D Theater.

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National Air and Space Museum

National Museum of Natural History

National Museum of American History

Union Station

National Gallery of Art

Arlington National Cemetery

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