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Cultural & Heritage Sites
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
washington d.c., United States
Opened in 1910, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History houses over 145 million specimens ranging from the Hope Diamond to a life-sized blue whale model. Visitors can wander through the Hall of Dinosaurs, featuring the Tyrannosaurus rex, and the Butterfly Pavilion provides a live exhibit of these creatures.
Best time to visit
Weekdays, morning
Insider tip
Visit on a weekday morning to avoid large school groups and get an unobstructed view of the exhibits....
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