Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Washington DC

Very well organized and put together. Loved seeing the Hope Diamond and it's history in connection with Louis XIV of France. Don't get discouraged by long lines to enter you get in pretty quickly. Awesome place to visit for free. I'm sure it has something of interest for everyone.

Very well laid out exhibits covering a broad spectrum of prehistoric and modern life on our home planet, Earth. Particularly enjoyed the exhibits showing human evolution. Great place to visit and learn about how much diversity our planet has and how we humans came to be in the first place. Children, as curious as they are, will enjoy it even more. Check the museum's website before visiting to get all the required information to make your trip a memorable experience.

Amazing Mineral Exhibits!!! Almost left the museum after briefly seeing the butterflies exhibits and glancing around. Thought the museum was not my thing. Then very fortunately, I walked into the geology, gems, and minerals section. It is amazing! The gems are stunning. I was even more impressed by the raw crystals on display. Simply breathtaking. I was like a kid in a candy store. The meteorites are awe-inspiring too. So happy I stayed. I spent 90 minutes in this section. Left and went somewhere else, and I returned. That's how much I enjoyed it.

So much cool stuff. In fact, too much for the museum's own good. This place was absolutely filled with people. Mostly parents and young children. I enjoyed the exhibits and was impressed with the quality of the taxidermies. However I had to leave before seeing everything because it was just far too crowded.

Located on the National Mall and near the Washington Monument - The Museum of Narural History is a great getaway. Walk the multiple story building filled with many exhibits - from dinosaurs to mummies to precious stones. There is something there for everyone. Free admission makes it a busy bustling area during peak hours, but wait times are not long. Grab a bite to eat outside or inside and enjoy a day looking at T-Rex!