Overview

Hype:

The National Museum of Natural History is administered by the Smithsonian Institution. With free admission and open doors 364 days a year, it is the most visited natural history museum in the world. The museum's collections total over 126 million specimens of plants, animals, fossils, minerals, rocks, meteorites, and human cultural artifacts.

Time:

Fees: None

Recommended Ages:

0-3
4-11
12-19
20-49
50-69
70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

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Features:
  • Museums
  • Shopping
  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms - Flush
  • Road Access is Paved
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible

Getting There

Navigate to 38.891266, -77.026062.

Location

Closest City or Region: Washington, DC

Coordinates: 38.891266, -77.026062

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February 3, 2013 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Madilyn Dye,

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