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Immerse yourself or a young one in history with this collection of books that celebrates African American life, history, and culture. Assisted Listening Devices are available upon request for programs in Baird Auditorium and Q?rius Theater.

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture is displaying basketball icon Kobe Bryant’s basketball jersey in the “Sports: Leveling the Playing Field” gallery, beginning Oct. 15. Volunteer-led interactive cart programs with tactile elements take place in select exhibit hall and are subject to volunteer availability. For inquiries about our museum stores, please contact the NMNH Store Management Team at 202.633.2060. If you must drive, please see parking options. Advertising Notice Both entrances to the museum are now accessible. The Smithsonian is happy to partner with ParkWhiz to help our guests reserve a parking spot near the Museum in advance.

Photo by Paul Fetters. Navigate your way around all three floors of the museum. Gem and Mineral Store Cookie Policy

What did that historic mission mean to you? The National Museum of Natural History remains temporarily closed.

Working members of the media who need to use a tripod or monopod must obtain permission from the museum’s Press Office and must be escorted by a museum staff member while in the building.

600 Maryland Ave SW Apollo 11 was a global event. As we gradually reopen the Smithsonian, we’re putting safety first with new measures in place to protect everyone’s health. Smoking Verbally-described tours with tactile elements designed for visitors with visual disabilities are available with a two-week advanced notice.

Cave handprints, David H. Koch Hall of Human Origins, First Floor.

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See full menus on the Dining & Shopping page. Open daily except December 25, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, 10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis. Items You Are Prohibited from Using Inside the Museum.

We will reopen when we are advised that it is safe to do so. Please call the NMNH Groups hotline at 202-633-7515 for questions about group dining.

Tel: 202-633-6080, © Copyright 2020 Smithsonian Enterprises. To see the locations that are currently open under the Smithsonian’s phased reopening plan, view the Smithsonian visitor information page. Suite 6001

The closest Metro to the accessible entrance on Constitution Avenue is the Federal Triangle Metro station, which is located on the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines.

Early human species sculpture, David H. Koch Hall of Human Origins, First Floor. Get free timed entry passes. Hope Diamond, The Janet Annenberg Hooker Hall of Geology, Gems, and Minerals, Second Floor.

Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM Museum Address Nursing Station The lunar module represents one of humanity’s greatest achievements: landing people on another heavenly body.

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Resources, training, and support to assist teachers, caregivers, andstudents as they face new learning challenges. Please contact 202-633-3611 or send an email NMNHAccessibility@si.edu for access services.

Round off our offerings with house baked pastries, desserts, and local crafted gelato. There are accessible entrances on Constitution Ave. NW and Madison Dr. NW. The closest metro along the Green and Yellow line is Archives/Navy Memorial. See our COVID-19 message.

The app features in-depth descriptions of the 29 tactile opportunities within the gallery. Admission is FREE to the museum and programs, except where noted. Bagged lunches must be stowed away at all times while visiting the museum and must only be eaten in the Atrium Café on the Ground Floor. Washington, DC 20560 The museum provides free Wi-Fi access; choose the "si-visitor" network on your device. The National Museum of Natural History is committed to providing inclusive experiences for all audiences. To celebrate 2001: A Space Odyssey's 50th anniversary, we're opening a special immersive art installation that allows visitors to step inside a recreation of the iconic, neo-classical hotel room from the end of the film. Bryant’s jersey will be on view next to a pair of LeBron James 15 … Download our new Digital Catalog to find inspiration for your next Journey!

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Parking

The Smithsonian does not provide parking, but there are designated accessible spaces around the National Mall.

The museum now has a dedicated public nursing room.

All theaters include wheelchair locations and companion seats. Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM There are no Smithsonian Institution public parking facilities on the National Mall. While we are all social distancing, explore our online offerings from home. Learn how aviation and spaceflight transformed the world.

Photo by Paul Fetters. Gallery Store Tactile objects are provided for all visitors at designated points throughout the Museum. Shop Pandas to Celebrate our New Arrival! Find out what we’re discovering. Sorry, there was a problem. Location: First Floor, near the Kenneth E. Behring Family Hall of Mammals
 This includes e-cigarettes. Experience the best of Italy's countryside and its famed cities, Explore Australia and New Zealand's stunning landscapes, Smithsonian Flight: The Complete History Of Aviation, Everything You Need To Know About Snakes And Other Scaly Reptiles, Experiencing America: A Smithsonian Tour Through American History DVD + Free Guidebook. Photo by Paul Fetters. Examining collection objects, Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center, Ground Floor.

The Deep Time Audio Description App use the accessibility features native to a visitor’s phone to explore the new Fossil Hall through a self-guided tour. This calendar of events highlights some of the programs and activities that will be happening at the museum.

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Understanding our history is important. Look to the past to see how history can help us build a more hopeful future. Explore dining, shopping, theater and interactive activities while you are visiting our locations. A few nearby commercial lots and garages may have available parking.

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Enter from the Constitution Avenue side of the building or the National Mall side.

This is a public, unsecured network. Atrium Café Notice: Visitors may be filmed, photographed, or recorded by the Smithsonian for educational and promotional uses, including for posting on the Smithsonian’s and other public websites. Shopping For the safety of our visitors and collections, the use of tripods, monopods, and selfie sticks is not permitted at any time. The closest Red line station is Metro Center. Washington, D.C. 20560. Location: Second Floor
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Please see the "Prepare for Security" section for items that are not permitted inside the museum. Welcome to Smithsonian.com, home of Smithsonian products and services. Coral reef fish tank, Sant Ocean Hall, First Floor. Special message to visitors: The National Museum of Natural History remains temporarily closed, but select Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo are open.To see the locations that are currently open under the Smithsonian’s phased reopening plan, view the Smithsonian visitor information page. The Smithsonian American Art Museum and its Renwick Gallery are now open, with timed-entry passes required for the main building.


Unique cultural treasures from around the globe – jewelry, gifts, books, media, and graphics.

Information for Visitors Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Information for Visitors Who Are Blind or Partially Sighted, Information for Visitors with Developmental, Learning & Sensory Disabilities. Visit our main website at si.edu to plan a visit or explore our collections and resources.

Featured items include our Global Vegetable Grain Bowls, Sandwiches, and Market Plates. For more information visit the Accessibility Information page. Service dogs specially trained to assist a person with a disability are welcome in the Museum.