National Natural History Museum

National Museum of Natural History

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(12.6K) · Museum in Washington, United States
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Established in 1910 and located on the National Mall, this prestigious museum, part of the Smithsonian Institution, holds the world's most extensive …

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Apr 30, 2025
My daughter and I were so excited to go. As soon as we walked in it was like we were at a playground inside the museum. Kids running and screaming and shoving thier way through. All the workers just …Full review by Ashley A
Apr 25, 2025
My wife’s favorite museum, we visit whenever we are in town. The gem display is her favorite but there is something for everyone with a butterfly enclosure, dinosaur and bison skeletons and a bunch …Full review by johnkS9622FD
Apr 20, 2025
Was here around 1pm on Saturday Easter weekend and this place was packed. We lasted around an hour and couldn’t take it anymore. Has good things to look at and learn but it can just be too much when …Full review by Nicole B
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Established in 1910, the National Museum of Natural History aims to inform people about the natural history of the earth through its exhibits…
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If you're a nature lover and wish to delve into the fascinating story of our planet, from its fiery beginnings through billions of years of transfo…
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Facts

Established:1910
Located:National Mall in Washington, D.C., United States
Visitors:4,400,000 (2023)
Director:Kirk Johnson
Type:Natural history museum

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Will the Real I.D. be required to enter after May 1, 2025?
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We did not need to show id's. We just had to go through the metal detectors and have the bags searched.
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What is the distance from the U.S. National Archives Museum to the Smithsonian Air and Space museum
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It's about a five- to ten-minute walk.
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We possibly may have luggage (small suitcase) with us as we would like to do this before we leave DC. Is this not …
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We possibly may have luggage (small suitcase) with us as we would like to do this before we leave DC. Is this not allowed in the museum/is there anywhere I could store the luggage?
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That would be a hard no. “Suitcases, large umbrellas, and large backpacks are not allowed in the galleries. Security officers will ask visitors to hand-carry smaller backpacks, or wear …
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That would be a hard no. “Suitcases, large umbrellas, and large backpacks are not allowed in the galleries. Security officers will ask visitors to hand-carry smaller backpacks, or wear them on the front of their bodies. Please note that we do not offer coat or bag storage.”
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I was wondering how far of distance is it to the National Geographic museum, the holocaust museum and the …
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I was wondering how far of distance is it to the National Geographic museum, the holocaust museum and the Natural History museum. Is there parking (even if it cost money) to where I can park at one museum and walk to the other museums or are they far distances from each other. Advice please?
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We were able to walk to all three with out a problem(4 adults). Didn’t have a car so can’t advise on parking.
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