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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Washington DC
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th Street and Constitution Ave., Washington DC, DC 20560
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Ranked #17 of 215 attractions in Washington DC
594 Reviews
Type: Natural History Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Dining
Fee: No
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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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Established in 1910 and located on the National Mall, this prestigious museum, part of the Smithsonian Institution, holds the world's most extensive collection of natural history specimens and human artifacts including the remains of dinosaurs and tools used by early man.
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Charles Town, West Virginia
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Unfortunately we were too late to get into the Butterfly exhibit. The nature photography exhibition that was on display was fantastic.
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Atlanta, Georgia
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Have to admit that I was NOT thrilled about going here. Everyone said it was awesome and I just couldn't believe them.
Ocean Hall was incredible. I collected shells as a child and really appreciated all the shells on display. The unique and interesting way everything was displayed and explained was visually engaging. They didn't only talk to kids. There...
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Unfortunately we ran out of time to spend a lot of time here (spent 3 hours at the hospital with my daughter which was not part of the holiday plan!!).
We all raced around to see the exhibits. Towards the end my son scared my daughter which made her cry. A lovely largish Afro-American security lady came over and said...
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Fountain Valley
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This museum offers alot mammals displayed in their natural settings and the Hope Diamond.
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portland,oregon
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This museum was rather dull and too crowded with kids, who weren't at all interested in the exhibits; more interested in flirting with their peers.
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Tampa, Florida
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You need a day to see this Museum. It is two story. Here are some of the exhibits: mammals, ocean hall,Human origins,Dinosaurs,fossil plants,Ice age, African Voices, Egyptian Mummies,Insect Zoo, Earth Moon & Metiorites, Live butterflies & plants. It is really Kid Friendly. They are even given a Tour Sheet to mark off. I am posting a photo that was a...
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Los Angeles, California
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The Hope Diamond is in this museum. It is interesting and worth a quick 10 minute visit (2nd floor - clearly marked) but unless you are interested in stuffed mammals or dinosaurs, this is not a museum you want to spend a lot of time in while you are in Washington.
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Bognor Regis, United Kingdom
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lots to see, dinosaurs, egyptian, different history lots to explore
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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I love it... it never gets old... Kids love it the most i think... =)
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