The National Museum Natural History is one of the earliest Smithsonian museums, having opened its doors in 1910 with a mission to foster education and discovery of the natural world. The museum is home to some of the world’s most famous artifacts, including the Hope Diamond. Over 285 artifacts and fossils are all display in the Hall of Human Origins, which tells the story of the evolution of the human species through reconstructions. The museum also contains the Sant Ocean Hall, which is home to a replica of a North Atlantic right whale as well as several other permanent exhibits.
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