A couple of weeks ago, I wanted to get out of the house for a few hours while some maintenance was being done. I hopped the subway into the city, and spent a couple of hours in the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. I was there when the museum first opened for the day, and had an hour or so, before the children descended with the accompanying cacophony of noise. I would pay to have a couple of hours of silence in a couple of the museums.
The Natural History, of the Smithsonian has always been my favorite museum in DC. You know I loved the birds and elephant.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't help but think, if we are not careful, that is the only place we will see the variety of birds.
DeleteI like natural history museums. I don't remember when I last saw the Smithsonian's, but I do remember Paris from back in 2009.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know there was a natural history museum in Paris.
DeleteHeard about around the world.
ReplyDeleteOne of the many nice things about living here, is a collection of world class museums.
DeleteWhat a perfect time of day to be there. I love that museum.
ReplyDeleteI will do this again.
DeleteI would love to visit that museum - but only after the moai statue has been returned to Rapa Nui where it belongs.
ReplyDeleteWe visited the Natural History Museum in London last summer.
DeleteOh, the sabre-toothed tiger or whatever it is!
ReplyDeleteHere kitty-kitty.
DeleteIt must be wonderful to have all that practically right outside your front door.
ReplyDeleteNot the kids, though, not the kids.
We need to remember to get out and see the wonders.
DeleteGreat set of photos. I know what you mean about the noise. It's always nice to visit a museum when it's quiet and peaceful.
ReplyDeleteThere are a couple of the museums that draw large numbers of children, that morning it was nursery school and elementary school groups. It is good for the kids to see the wonders of the museum, but the noise can be difficult.
DeleteWhat a perfectly peaceful time to visit!
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful that you appreciate the variety of museums that DC has to offer and thank you for sharing your visits with your readers. Great photos!
ReplyDeleteWhen I visited DC I took advantage of every art gallery and museum I could. It was truly wonderful. Thank you for sharing this.
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