Natural History

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Washington, D.C.

About

The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History on the National Mall is one of the most visited natural history museums in the world and home to some of the most iconic objects in science. Its collection of over 145 million specimens includes the Hope Diamond — the world's largest deep-blue diamond — as well as a famous collection of dinosaur fossils, the Sant Ocean Hall, and a living butterfly pavilion.

Highlights & Things Not to Miss

Hope Diamond

The world's largest deep-blue diamond at 45.52 carats

David H. Koch Hall of Fossils

Deep Time, exploring 3.7 billion years of life on Earth

Sant Ocean Hall

Immersive exploration of the world's oceans and marine life