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Delve into the fascinating story of our planet, from its fiery beginnings through billions of years of transformation, and explore life on Earth through exhibitions and activities, collection objects and research that happens in the lab and in the field. EVERY OBJECT IN OUR COLLECTION HAS A STORY.
Get information and guidelines for visiting the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
Explore the breadth, depth, and splendor of the world's most extensive natural history collection. View some of the most intriguing, beautiful, and awe-inspiring objects in our collection.
Our Mission: Understanding the natural world and our place in it. Our Vision: A future-facing Smithsonian museum that confronts the big questions in nature, science, and society. Read our 2021 - 2025 Strategic Plan.
The museum exit is located at 10th St. NW & Constitution Ave. NW. Metro. The closest Metro stations to the museum are the Federal Triangle Metro station, located on the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines; the Archives/Navy Memorial station on the Green and Yellow lines; and the Metro Center station on the Red line.
When the “new” U.S. National Museum building, now known as the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH), opened its doors on March 17, 1910, it housed art, culture, history, and natural history collections.
Life in the Neogene Ocean. End Cretaceous Mass Extinction Event and View of Early Horse and Green River Fossils. Dinosaur Diversity Peaks / Cretaceous Seas 2. Bird Origins / Cretaceous Seas 1. Stegosaurus Spikes vs. Ceratosaurus Claws. Reptiles Move Back to the Ocean in the Jurassic.
Before you visit the museum, find out which items are permitted inside and which are not. These visitor tips will help you prepare.
The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History virtual tours allow visitors to take self-guided, room-by-room tours of select exhibits and areas within the museum from their desktop or mobile device.
The Butterfly Pavilion is a brightly lit climate-controlled environment kept at 80 degrees Fahrenheit and 80 percent humidity, making it the ideal home for hundreds of butterflies.