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Visit the museum on the National Mall and explore its exhibits, collections, and events. Learn about the natural world, its history, and its connections with your cellphone, fossils, and butterflies.
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- Cellphone
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- Research
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- David H. Koch Hall of Fossils
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- Butterfly Pavilion
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Visit the world's most extensive collection of natural history specimens and human artifacts at the NMNH. Learn about its scientific research and educational programs on topics such as biodiversity, climate change, and cultural heritage.
The National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) is a natural history museum administered by the Smithsonian Institution, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., United States. It has free admission and is open 364 days a year.
Learn about the world's largest natural history collection, its research, exhibitions and education programs. Explore the stories of Earth's unfolding history, from geology and fossils to human origins and culture.
Visit the free museum on the National Mall to explore the natural world and its wonders. See the Hope Diamond, dinosaur fossils, ocean life and more in this iconic green dome.
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