Smithsonian Natural History Museum
Smithsonian Museum of Natural History — Things to See in DC
The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History is the most visited museum in Washington DC — and it’s always free. Located on the National Mall, the museum features dinosaur fossils, the Hope Diamond, a butterfly pavilion, and an IMAX theater. Parking is available on Madison Drive, with easy Metro access at Federal Triangle or Smithsonian station. For a stress-free visit, start or end your trip with a private pedicab tour of the National Mall.
Read MoreParking at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum
You have many options for parking at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum. Either park on Madison Drive. Or else try the commerical parking at the Ronald Reagan Building nearby. Probably your best bet is to include a visit to the museum at the start or finish of a private tour by Nonpartisan Pedicab.
Read MoreSmithsonian Natural History Museum Parking
It is never easy to find parking at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum, but it is not impossible either. Madison Drive runs by one side of the Museum. Constitution Avenue on the other side. The museum opens at 10:00 AM year round. During the summer high season and some other busy days, the Museum is open until 7:30 PM.
Read MoreHandicap Parking at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum
Handicap parking at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum is available on Madison Drive. Happily, a new wheelchair accessible ramp has now been opened at this entrance. There is also a wheelchair accessible ramp on the Constitution Avenue side of the building, but there is no parking here.
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