National Museum of Natural History, Washington DC
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Description
The National Museum of Natural History of Washington DC collections include millions of specimens of plants, animals, fossils, minerals, rocks, meteorites, human remains, and human cultural artifacts. It is one of the most comprehensive natural history collections in the world. Exhibits are divided into sections such as the Dinosaurs/Hall of Paleobiology, Hall of Human Origins, Mammals, Insects, Ocean, Hall of Geology, Gems and Minerals, Africa's peoples and cultures, Butterfly + Plants, Hall of Bones and Q?rius (the museum's interactive and educational area).
Access & Transport
The museum is on the northern side of the National Mall, between the American History Museum and the National Gallery of Art. It is roughly in the middle of a triangle formed by the following metro stations: ''Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter' (Green, Yellow lines), 'Federal Triangle' (Blue, Orange and Silver lines) and 'Smithsonian' (Blue, Orange and Silver lines). There are also bus services along Constitution Ave. Accessibility info: https://naturalhistory.si.edu/visit/accessibility
Instructions & Recommendations
This activity is easily combined with a walk along the National Mall and the following museums: National Museum of American History, National Gallery of Art, and National Museum of African Art.
Environmental & Social
No environmental data - we expect the carbon footprint to be reasonable on a per visitor basis. Positive from a social perspective by helping spread culture.
Conclusion
The Natural History Museum is, in our opinion, the best educational activity for families in Washington DC. It is crowded though, so bear that in mind and try to go at opening time. If it is too packed, we suggest the National Gallery of Art next door instead.
Key positive
Very impressive and wide collections
Family friendly
Free admission and central location
Key negative
Very crowded
Recurring negative comments about staff / service
Suitability
Suitable for all ages and accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:2h 15m
Monday10:00 - 17:30
Tuesday10:00 - 17:30
Wednesday10:00 - 17:30
Thursday10:00 - 17:30
Friday10:00 - 17:30
Saturday10:00 - 17:30
Sunday10:00 - 17:30