The NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY is dedicated to inspiring curiosity, discovery, and learning about the natural world through its unparalleled research, collections, exhibitions, and education outreach programs. It is one of the Smithsonian's most highly visited museums, averaging 7 million visits annually. The museum's new Deep Time Hall, opening in 2019, will take visitors on a journey through the epic story of our planet and the life that has both shaped and been shaped by it.
