National Museum of Natural History

10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW • (202) 633-1000
Metrorail: Smithsonian, Federal Triangle
Metrobus: P6, N1, N3, A42, A46, P1, P2,

You can’t miss the world’s largest bush elephant that greets you upon walking into the Natural History Museum…you almost expect it to come to life right before your eyes. The museum is also home to dazzling jewels, plenty of dinosaurs, a hands-on Insect Zoo, a breathtaking butterfly pavilion and a larger-than-life Mammals Hall. There’s also a new Ocean Hall, home to a giant preserved squid like the one that comes to Larry’s aid in the movie– and then goes for a dip in the Reflecting Pool. Look for a cameo by the Hope Diamond in the film as well. nmnh.si.edu

Experience the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History at night. In a special screening of the feature length film Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian: The IMAX® Experience, at the Johnson IMAX Theater, see who wins control of the Smithsonian. Then search the museum for the highlights from the film and end your night in the darkened halls of one of the world's most famous museums - camping around Henry the Elephant in the great Rotunda. For information and tickets, Click here.