Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Washington, Los Angeles
From dinosaur exhibits to displays of rare gems, this acclaimed museum celebrates the natural world.
- 👶 Kid-friendly
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible
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Why it's in the ranking
We blend the rating (4.8) with the volume of 58,912 reviews to compute a confidence score of 4.80 (out of 5).
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Opening hours
● Open now- Monday: 10:00 AM – 05:30 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 05:30 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 05:30 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 05:30 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 05:30 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 05:30 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 05:30 PM
Approximate location
Address: 10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560, USA
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Reviews from Google- ★★★★★★★★★★Lucas V· 2 weeks ago
The National Museum of Natural History was one of our favorite places to visit in Washington, D.C. The museum is huge and beautiful, with so much to see that you could easily spend hours exploring. We loved walking through the different…
- ★★★★★★★★★★Luis De Mendoza (Luda)· 2 months ago
I grew up in the DMV going to all the amazing museums. Now it’s my kids turn to visit the same museums. I visited recently after 20 years and a lot had changed, but a lot had stayed the same. The staff are still helpful and we were luck…
- ★★★★★★★★★★Orhan TAŞDOĞAN· 2 months ago
Solid museum and definitely one of those must-visit spots while you're in DC. It’s packed with awesome exhibits on animals, wildlife, and human history. I’ve actually been to the Natural History Museum in London before, and honestly, I t…
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