We spent a great deal of time in the human origins gallery and found it so fascinating. Everyone needs this education...... we really are one human race. So much to see but we were museum hopping today.

Whenever I am taking someone around D.C. this museum is on the top of my list. I think there is truly something for everyone to see here. I tend to try to come when everyone else is at work/school so that I don't have to...More

Visited this museum on a prior visit, but went again to kill some time on way to National Archives. There were a lot of new displays and even the old ones are just awesome to look at. I had taken a picture of my son...More

This Smithsonian Museum has some rather ho-hum displays, such as the stuffed animals and butterflies. However, the gem display is absolutely fantastic. The crowning jewel (no pun intended) is, of course, the Hope Diamond, which is stunning.

My wife & I toured this museum its layout does not flow nice like the one in NYC. There is plenty to see not much interactive the best part is the gems and minerals sections and of course the Hope Diamond. Maybe a guided tour...More

Hubby and I visited the museum, mainly because we wanted to see "Lucy", and were taken by just how big the museum is. The gems and minerals exhibit included not just the stunning Hope Diamond, but meteorites, moon rocks and more. My favourite was the...More

We went to this museum and the National Museum of American History which is much better. If you have been to the Museum of Natural History in New York, this kinda pales in comparison. Although we enjoyed the gems and mineral exhibit which featured the...More

Very wonderful museum, though not a ton of interactive exhibits. Love that it's free, and wish I had kids to experience it with me. Still a must see.

The mammals section really is fantastic! The ocean section is not bad. The human evolution section, take it or leave it. It goes against my believes.

Seriously you need all day to look and read all the exhibits. This place is massive! Staff was friendly even those working the metal detectors at the doors. You can bring a backpack in but no bottled water! They will search all bags, and make...More