Table of Contents
- 1 What is the coolest Smithsonian museum?
- 2 What are the most popular Smithsonian museums?
- 3 How long would it take to see all the exhibits at the Smithsonian?
- 4 What does the word Smithsonian mean?
- 5 What is the Smithsonian famous for?
- 6 What is not allowed in the Smithsonian?
- 7 What is the best time to visit the Smithsonian?
- 8 Do you have to pay to go into the Smithsonian?
- 9 What are the hours of the Smithsonian museums?
- 10 What is the Smithsonian Museum known for?
What is the coolest Smithsonian museum?
The must-sees on the National Mall
- National Museum of.
- Hirshhorn Museum.
- National Archives. 700 Pennsylvania Ave.
- National Museum. of African Art.
- National Gallery of Art. Sixth Street and Constitution Avenue NW.
- U.S. Holocaust. Memorial Museum.
- National Museum. of American History.
- National Museum of. the American Indian.
What are the most popular Smithsonian museums?
Most visited Smithsonian museums and institutions in the United States in 2020 (in 1,000s)
| Characteristic | Number of visits in thousands |
|---|---|
| National Museum of Natural History | 572.64 |
| Smithsonian American Art Museum (With the Renwick Gallery) | 387.4 |
| National Museum of African American History and Culture | 367.73 |
| National Zoo | 356.46 |
What can I bring to the Smithsonian?
We allow backpacks in our museum. Public lockers are not available at this time. Visitors are permitted to bring food and beverages in sealed containers inside a backpack or other bag. Food and beverages may not be consumed in the museum.
How long would it take to see all the exhibits at the Smithsonian?
You can’t possibly see everything there is to see. In fact, if you spent 1 minute at each exhibit it would take more than 258 years to see them all, but we’re to help make sure you see the highlights.
What does the word Smithsonian mean?
(smɪθˈsəʊnɪən ) noun. a national museum and institution in Washington, DC, founded in 1846 from a bequest by James Smithson, primarily concerned with ethnology, zoology, and astrophysics.
What famous items are in the Smithsonian?
My favorite Smithsonian exhibits
- ELECTRONIC SUPER HIGHWAY/Portrait Gallery.
- Amelia Earhart/Air & Space Museum.
- Bill Clinton’s sax/American History.
- Space Station/Air&Space.
- Rosie the Riveter/American History.
- Allies in War.
- Chuck Berry’s Cadillac/MAAHC.
What is the Smithsonian famous for?
The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo—shaping the future by preserving heritage, discovering new knowledge, and sharing our resources with the world.
What is not allowed in the Smithsonian?
Many items are prohibited at all Smithsonian museums. Do not bring sharp items into the museums such as knives (including pocket or “Swiss Army” style knives), screwdrivers, scissors, etc. Other items not permitted include firearms, pepper spray, and Mace.
How much does it cost to tour the Smithsonian?
Admission to all Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C., is free. The museums are open seven days a week. (The Smithsonian is closed on Christmas Day.) Hours are from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily.
What is the best time to visit the Smithsonian?
The best times to visit Washington, D.C., are from September to November and March to May.
Do you have to pay to go into the Smithsonian?
Outdoor gardens and exhibitions are open. Smithsonian visitors, regardless of age, must have a free timed-entry pass to enter our museums and zoo. Visitors can acquire timed-entry passes by reserving them online or by phone at 1.800.514.3849, ext. 1.
Can I visit the Smithsonian during the covid-19 outbreak?
The Smithsonian is doing its part to mitigate transmission intensity, and we ask you, our visitors, to do the same and help us reduce the spread of COVID-19. You must follow all posted instructions while visiting the Smithsonian, including instructions about wearing face coverings and social distancing.
What are the hours of the Smithsonian museums?
Smithsonian American Art Museum Wednesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Smithsonian Institution Building (Castle) Open daily 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Smithsonian’s National Zoo Open daily 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reserve Free Passes » Smithsonian Gardens Haupt Garden open daily dawn to dusk All others open 24 hours
What is the Smithsonian Museum known for?
When you visit the Smithsonian, you’re entering the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with approximately 154 million artifacts and specimens in its trust for the American people. We are dedicated to public education; national service; and scholarship in art, design, science, technology, history, and culture.