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From dinosaur exhibits to displays of rare gems, this acclaimed museum celebrates the natural world.
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We had a wonderful time at the natural history museum. I’m usually go for art museums but this was a nice change of pace. It was very informative but it did seem to be mostly catered to children info wise. On that note, if you’re choosing between the DC museums, this one had a lot of school trips the day I went so it made some of the more narrow rooms harder to navigate. Overall, lots of cool things to see! I recommend starting with the gem room if you get there first thing to avoid the crowds.
Amazing museum for all ages and possibly one of the best museums dc has to offer. Loved the animal fossil collection (especially the dinosaur skeletons) and the space artifacts.
Kids would love it but it could easily take an entire day to leisurely view all of them. But even then it was an information overload, in a good way.
Can be crowded on holidays or weekends (specially summer), but its not something that would dampen your experience, so visit when you can!
Kids would love it but it could easily take an entire day to leisurely view all of them. But even then it was an information overload, in a good way.
Can be crowded on holidays or weekends (specially summer), but its not something that would dampen your experience, so visit when you can!
We live in the area and visit often how everything this time was a bit different. My disinter was visiting with her 5 kids (ages 6-17) When we arrived we ate at Americas Table, it was great to fuel us for the tour. Overall. Each person in our group was happy with what they saw and enjoyed the visit. There’s plenty of food trucks outside when you’re finished with the tour. Check it out. It’s busy on the weekends. If you can go during the week I’d suggest that. Lots to see!!
The National Museum of Natural History is an absolute treasure trove of wonder and learning. From the moment I stepped in, I was greeted by the awe-inspiring sight of the Hope Diamond, a symbol of the museum's immense collections. The exhibits are thoughtfully curated, offering captivating insights into Earth's history, diverse ecosystems, and the marvels of our planet's flora and fauna. The Hall of Fossils transported me through time, while the Butterfly Pavilion brought me up close to nature's delicate beauty. The interactive displays engaged visitors of all ages, making learning a joyful experience. With each step, I felt a deeper connection to the natural world and a renewed appreciation for its intricacies. The National Museum of Natural History is a true celebration of our planet's majesty and a must-visit for inquisitive minds.
Specially the Dinosaur fossils collections were awesome & mesmerizing. With kids don't miss this museum
Specially the Dinosaur fossils collections were awesome & mesmerizing. With kids don't miss this museum
I love Natural History Museums and this one is truly fantastic. It is just as great as the one I visited in New York City, and what makes it even better is that it is free, with the exception of the butterfly exhibit. They have so much to see that you can literally spend the entire day here. Kids would not only enjoy the butterflies but the live bug and interactive cell phone exhibits as well. The museum itself is well maintained and clean, and there really isn't too much of a wait time to enter once you get past security. Be sure to check out the nifty gift shop before you leave to pick up a souvenir or two. I definitely recommend anyone visiting the area to check this place out.
Once you’ve been to a couple of Natural History museums you’ve pretty much seen them all. This has the usual fossil and animal collections, but I’d say they’re very well organized and the exhibits seem designed with intent.
They have some really nice fossils although it’s hard to determine how many replicas they have instead of the real thing.
Their animal collection is also pretty good and the exhibits include plenty of useful information.
Definitely a good option if you have kids or you like nature. Safe to skip if you’ve been to more than one similar museums elsewhere.
They have some really nice fossils although it’s hard to determine how many replicas they have instead of the real thing.
Their animal collection is also pretty good and the exhibits include plenty of useful information.
Definitely a good option if you have kids or you like nature. Safe to skip if you’ve been to more than one similar museums elsewhere.
It is an amazing museum for kids who are eager to learn new things. This museum is a full day visit there is lots of knowledge to grasp and one can learn about a lot of things here. I had a limited time, but would love to visit this place again and spend enough time in each section by going through all the information one by one. I personally liked the fossil lab , where you could actually see individuals cleaning the Fossils, drawing images of fossils. It was a really amazing experience overall. I wish I had more time.
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