🇺🇸 [Washington DC] Dinosaur Fossils at the Natural History Museum 🦖

I spent five days exploring the U.S. capital, Washington District of Columbia (commonly known as Washington, D.C.), and visited all the must-see spots! ‣ Washington is named after the first U.S. president, while Columbia refers to Christopher Columbus. ‣ Tourists often call it "Washington," but to avoid confusion with Washington State (where Seattle is located), Americans prefer calling it "D.C." As the capital of the United States, D.C. is directly governed by the federal government and is not part of any state. Here’s what makes it unique: ‣ Most attractions are free, but some require advance reservations. ‣ The city and metro are much cleaner than New York’s. ‣ Many residents work as government employees due to the high concentration of federal agencies. ‣ The architecture is European-inspired, though European tourists might find it a bit "copycat" 🏛️😉. 🌟 National Museum of Natural History is D.C.’s most popular museum and ranks #1 in TripAdvisor’s "Things to Do in Washington D.C."! It’s also one of the filming locations for Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian. First Floor: Main exhibits include: Mammal specimens 🐘 Human origins 👣 Ocean life 🐋 African cultures 🌍 Large fossil halls 🦴 Second Floor: Butterfly pavilion 🦋 Insect zone 🐜 Mummy exhibit 🧟 Animal skeleton displays 🦴 Gem and mineral collection 💎 🌟 The highlights of the museum are definitely the dinosaur fossils and rare jewels! ✅ The iconic African elephant in the main hall 🐘 ✅ Various dinosaur and mammoth fossils – I confirmed with staff: ALL are real fossils! 🦕🔍 ✅ Marine skeletons – whales, sharks, sea turtles, coconut crabs 🐋🦈🐢 #WashingtonDC #NaturalHistoryMuseum #Dinosaurs #TravelUSA #MuseumWonders #DCTravel #FreeMuseums 🏛️🌍