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National Museum of Natural History

HistoryArchaeologyScienceClosed · Opens 10amFreeFederal Triangle (Metro Blue/Orange/Silver)

这座位于National Mall的美术学院派风格(Beaux-Arts)地标建筑于1910年落成,是Smithsonian旗下第一座专门为展示国家级藏品而建的场馆。其七大研究部门共收藏了超过1.48亿件标本与文物。漫步在穹顶中央大厅,游客首先会邂逅标志性的非洲草原象“Henry”,随后可前往探寻举世闻名的“希望之钻”(Hope Diamond)、定格在殊死搏斗瞬间的霸王龙与三角龙化石、长达45英尺的露脊鲸模型,以及274具生动的哺乳动物标本。在展厅背后,数百名科学家持续深耕于从陨石到人类起源的广泛研究领域。博物馆免费开放,无需预约门票。

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Getting there

10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560, United States

Nearest station: Federal Triangle (Metro Blue/Orange/Silver), Archives–Navy Memorial–Penn Quarter (Metro Green/Yellow), Smithsonian (Metro Blue/Orange/Silver)

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Hours

Mon10:00–17:30
Tue10:00–17:30
Wed10:00–17:30
Thu10:00–17:30
Fri10:00–17:30
SatToday10:00–17:30
Sun10:00–17:30

Admission

Free

Admission is free and no passes or tickets are required.

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Visitor Information

Is National Museum of Natural History free to visit?
Yes, general admission to National Museum of Natural History is free. Admission is free and no passes or tickets are required.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of National Museum of Natural History?
National Museum of Natural History is open Open daily 10:00–17:30, including public holidays. Closed 25 December. Doors close at 17:30 and all visitors must exit.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is National Museum of Natural History?
National Museum of Natural History is located at 10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560, United States, in the National Mall area of Washington, DC. The nearest stations are Federal Triangle (Metro Blue/Orange/Silver), Archives–Navy Memorial–Penn Quarter (Metro Green/Yellow), Smithsonian (Metro Blue/Orange/Silver).
What can I see at National Museum of Natural History?
传奇的“希望之钻”(Hope Diamond)、猎杀瞬间的霸王龙,以及绿色宏伟穹顶下的1.48亿件标本——坐落于National Mall,每日免费开放。 Current highlights include Kenneth E. Behring Family Hall of Mammals 哺乳动物展厅 (Kenneth E. Behring Family Hall of Mammals), 想象野牛 (Imagining Bison), Sant Ocean Hall.
Do I need to book National Museum of Natural History in advance?
National Museum of Natural History is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Admission is free and no passes or tickets are required.. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit National Museum of Natural History?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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