In Washington, DC, there is a lot of things to do but one museum should not be missed. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural Science, located on the National Mall is an incredible addition to the Smithsonian lineup that makes learning, not quite feel like learning.
At the corner of 10th and Constitution Avenues, the Smithsonian Natural Science museum takes you not only into the historic animal world but the world of early human existence. A visit to the museum will easily fill your day and warrants a repeat viewing at another time if you don’t finish it.
Last March we took the family to Washington and the museum was at the top of our oldest son’s must-view places. We were at first a little tentative as we have younger kids and thought they might get a little bored but that went out the window the second we walked in and instead we found ourselves trying to corral them in from zig-zagging from exhibit to exhibit.
Entering the grand rotunda, a lifesize African elephant stands atop a pedestal looking down to greet visitors. From there, staircases branch upwards as well as elevators for those not wanting or not able to take the stairs. Now, you don’t have to do either one.
Due to the COVID pandemic, the museum has taken another step with science and is now providing virtual tours of the museum. While it is not the same as seeing it in person, you can now enjoy everything it has to offer from your living room couch.
To enjoy this virtual tour, simply click this link and then use your mouse, keyboard, or remote to control the direction and the angles you want to view. the best part, you get to linger as long as you want without having others push you along or out of the way!