Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

"The National Museum of Natural History is the largest of its kind in the world and one of the most visited museums in Washington." Full review

"The Smithsonian’s second-most popular museum clogs with kids, but adults will find lots to love here too." Full review

"The castle houses the Smithsonian Visitor Center, which makes a good first stop on the Mall. Inside you’ll find history exhibits, multilingual touch-screen displays, a staffed information desk." Full review

"The gem at the heart of the Museum of Natural History is a state-of-the-art IMAX cinema and an 80,000sq ft brushed steel and granite Discovery Center housing a cafeteria and exhibition space." Full review

"The National Museum of Natural History investigates the world and its creatures, examines ancient rituals, and explores the unfolding universe." Full review

"The National Museum of Natural History, part of the Smithsonian Institution, ranks as one of the most visited museums in the world." Full review

"Exhibits track the natural world since prehistoric time (anthropology to zoology)." Full review

"With more than 126 million artifacts on display, this robust Smithsonian museum on the National Mall attracts millions of visitors each year." Full review

"One of the world's great natural history museums offers 18 exhibition halls...there are more than 145 million specimens in the collection. Marvel at the enormous African bush elephant" Full review

"This top-pick among Smithsonian museums has remained a crowd favorite. The celebration of the natural world, from dinosaurs on display to rare gems, can easily take a full afternoon to explore."