There’s nothing quite like a day’s visit to the
spectacular Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Opened
in 1910, the green-domed museum on the National Mall was among the first
Smithsonian building constructed specifically to house the national collections
and research facilities. The National Museum of Natural History has a collection of more
than 125 million natural science specimens and cultural artifacts. This vast museum is the most visited natural history museum in the world. The research facility is dedicated to inspiring discovery about the natural
world through its exhibitions and education programs. Admission is free.
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