Explore the breadth, depth, and splendor of the world's most extensive natural history collection. View some of the most intriguing, beautiful, and awe-inspiring objects in our collection. Explore inspirational stories about the places and connections to nature that changed people’s lives.

1000 Madison Drive NW Washington, D.C. 20560 Free admission. Open every day except Dec. 25 from 10 AM to 5:30 PM

Delve into the fascinating story of our planet, from its fiery beginnings through billions of years of transformation, and explore life on Earth through exhibitions and activities, collection objects and research that happens in the lab and in the field.

Jan 29, 2024 · Top 7 things you must see at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. including the Hope Diamond, Egyptian Mummies, and more.

Exhibits Delve into the fascinating story of our planet, from its fiery beginnings through billions of years of transformation, and explore life on Earth through exhibitions and activities, collection objects and research that happens in the lab and in the field.

The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History's David H. Koch Hall of Fossils is a $110 million, 31,000-square-foot exhibit with a theme of Deep Time, borrowed from a scientific phrase that illustrates how Earth’s history has played out over billions of years – what we think of as history is just a small fraction of our planet’s past.

The Sant Ocean Hall is the National Museum of Natural History's largest exhibit, providing visitors with a unique and breathtaking introduction to the majesty of the ocean. The hall's combination of 674 marine specimens and models, high-definition video, and the newest technology allows visitors to explore the ocean's past, present, and future.

The National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) is a natural history museum administered by the Smithsonian Institution, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., United States. It has free admission and is open 364 days a year.

Prepare to be amazed, overwhelmed, engaged and dazzled by one of the biggest exhibitions to come to DC in years. Other permanent exhibits include an insect zoo and The Sant Ocean Hall, which features an exact replica of a living North Atlantic right whale.

Mar 29, 2020 · Get ready to march with the dinosaurs, play with authentic dolls from around the globe, and see a narwhal replica at The Smithsonian's Natural History Museum in Washington, DC.