Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

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Henry the Elephant inside the Museum Rotunda

Museum Hours:

The museum is open every day of the year except December 25. Regular hours are 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Holiday Extended Museum Hours

In celebration of the winter holidays the museum will extend its hours to 7:30 PM on the following days.

Presidents' Day:

  • Friday, February 13
  • Saturday, February 14
  • Sunday, February 15

Spring Extended Museum Hours

Beginning Friday, March 6 every Friday and Saturday (except for special events) through Saturday, May 23.

Summer Extended Museum Hours

Beginning Sunday, May 24 every evening (except for special events) until Sunday, September 6.

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