Smithsonian's NMNH

National Museum of Natural History

Science Museum and History Museum · Northwest Washington
1000 Constitution Ave NW (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C. 20560, United States
Hours:
Closed until 10:00 AM (Show more)
  • Mon–Sun
    • 10:00 AM–5:30 PM
Credit Cards:
Yes (incl. American Express)

Opened in 1910, the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) is part of the Smithsonian Institution, the world’s preeminent museum and research complex.

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    "infamous 45.52-carat Hope Diamond"(25 Tips)
    Parker T.
    "Amazing rocks and minerals, some of the most famous gems"(10 Tips)
    Devin S.
    "Really enjoying the butterfly exhibit and just about everything else"(11 Tips)
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    "One of the best places in the world to see dinosaurs."(31 Tips)
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  • Zé Renato C.

    Passeio interativo.

    Zé Renato Cella · 3 weeks ago
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  • Julie

    So much to do!! I could get lost in here because there's so much to see and do. Prepare for several hours.

    Julie · August 22
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  • Pablo T.

    It's amazing how big it is.

    Pablo Teran · August 17
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  • Svetlana V.

    Зал с динозаврами временно закрыт на реконструкцию

    Svetlana V. · August 15
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  • Eric S.

    Dinosaur bones! And the hope diamond.

    Eric Sanford · August 8
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  • 김형래 H.

    자연사 박물관, 뉴욕에서도 보았지만, 워싱턴에도 있군요. 이런 박물관은 창조의 기반이 되기도 하고, 학습의 욕구를 불태우게도 하지요.

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  • The Ritz-Carlton

    Take in the infamous 45.52-carat Hope Diamond, the largest deep blue diamond in the world. The stunning gem has a long and mysterious past, and is said to be cursed.

    The Ritz-Carlton · July 29
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  • Aniruddha M.

    One of the most fascinating places ever. Best way to spend an entire day with family or kids. Do look into their suggested routes within museum - it helps make things interesting.

    Aniruddha Mandke · July 28
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  • Nikki C.

    The geology exhibit was actually one of the coolest attractions. I though it was going to be the section that I was least interested in, but the museum's collection of gems and crystals is amazing!

    Nikki Copenhaver · July 28
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  • Lisa S.

    Butterfly exhibit, but get there before 4 to get a ticket in!

    Lisa Schneider · July 28
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  • Erik B.

    The exhibition about the evolution of man is great

    Erik Brok · July 27
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  • Elizabeth

    The butterfly exhibit was awesome. The dinosaurs are temporarily upstairs.

    Elizabeth · July 22
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  • Lydia S.

    The museam is awesome and free admission!

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  • Alina H.

    Hermoso vale la pena si estas en DC, visita la sala de mamíferos y dinosaurios, muy interactivo, baja la App y al menos inviertes 5-6 horas.

    Alina HB · July 14
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  • Alina H.

    Fantástica en particular el ala de mamíferos y de dinosaurios, vale la pena si estas en DC, muy diferente al de NY, aunque no lo supera, aunque este es mas didáctico, baja la App.

    Alina HB · July 14
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  • Brett G.

    Yet another must visit place while touring DC.

    Brett Garwood · July 11
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  • Alina H.

    Go early morning on sunday is free, Great museum, lo es the dinosaur area.

    Alina HB · July 6
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  • Megan W.

    The dinosaurs and the underwater section

    Megan Wagner · July 2
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  • Mark B.

    Very popular museum that is free to public. One of the busier museums. Definitely recommend the IMAX movies.Get a Smithsonian Membership: family is $12. Gets you discounts in gift shop and IMAX movies

    Mark B · June 26
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  • Eric A.

    Play a video game…sort of

    Eric Andersen · June 25
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  • Mike D.

    T-Rex. 'Nuff said.

    Mike Davis · June 23
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  • michael k.

    The human origins exhibit is a must see.

    michael keller · June 13
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  • Silvina G.

    Conviene comprar el city pass y así ahorrarse las largas filas para comprar las entradas

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  • Eric L.

    Information is too dumbed down compared to new York.

    Eric Liu · June 2
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  • Santi C.

    Awesome, the variety of exhibitions will leave you speechless. Please say hi to bones the T-Rex for me! :)

    Santi Caamaño · June 2
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  • Tara C.

    Cool exhibits

    Tara Colison · May 30
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  • Aaron S.

    Don't miss the HOPE DIAMOND on the second floor.

    Aaron Smith · May 13
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  • Andrew C.

    What a great place to pop in and take in some curiosities.

    Andrew Conkling · April 28
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  • Jason M.

    Everything

    Jason Morris · April 25
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  • Okan B.

    Açıkcası tam bir hayal kırıklığı

    Okan Barlas · April 21
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  • Parker T.

    Amazing rocks and minerals, some of the most famous gems

    Parker T · April 20
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  • John C.

    Too much for one day! Absolutely amazing museum.

    John Cockerill · April 13
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  • MoSo M.

    🇺🇸👍 #กาลเวลา

    MoSo MayMonkey · April 11
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  • Javila

    En 2016 abrirán la Expo de dinosaurios.

    Javila · April 6
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  • Heba

    حلو بس مدري ليه حسيته حق بزورة🐰

    Heba · April 2
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  • loran j.

    Lots of good things to see here. I don't think it's quite as good as the one one in NY, but it is maintained better and it's free!

    loran jonak · April 1
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  • YE JI L.

    자 일단 적당히 둘러보도록 하자 ㅎㅎ 재밌겠다

    YE JI Lee · March 31
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  • Tosa A.

    Absolutely loved coming here

    Tosa A. · March 30
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  • Meigz Z.

    The restroom by the African room is empty. So if you have to go do it there.

    Meigz Zombie · March 28
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  • Ann

    It's fun & educational. A must go spot if you are traveling with young children. Both adults and children. Will enjoy it.

    Ann · March 25
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  • Tianyu F.

    The café in the basement sells a bottle of mineral water for a price of $3.

    Tianyu Fang · March 23
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  • Valerie S.

    Best museum ever!! Just got to take it slow, there is a lot to process.

    Valerie Spears · March 14
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  • Devin S.

    Really enjoying the butterfly exhibit and just about everything else

    Devin Spain · March 14
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  • Devin S.

    IMAX and the butterfly exhibit

    Devin Spain · March 14
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  • Norie W.

    Love the jewelery collection. The hope diamond is often crowded, but they have a more extensive collection. Very cool.

    Norie Wright · March 7
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  • Lena

    Временная выставка на втором этаже с драгоценными камнями заслуживает вашего внимания.

    Lena · March 3
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  • Mike T.

    Dinosaurs!!!

    Mike T. · February 28
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  • Claire E.

    Hope diamond

    Claire Ellen · February 20
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  • Charlotte 💀

    Gratis inkom 👍

    Charlotte 💀 · February 9
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  • Tim L.

    The orchids are excellent.$6 for butterflies = waste of money

    Tim Lale · February 7
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