National Museum of Natural History is located between Museum of American History and National Gallery of Art.
At National Mall, in Washington DC.
It has the exhibitions of Gems and Minerals, Dinosaurs, Mammals, Ocean lives, Insects and lot more.
The museum is great place for the children learning many things.
I-Max theater and lots of events are provided too.
Web Site Link http://www.mnh.si.edu/
According to the Web Site, The National Fossil Hall is closing on 4/28/2014 through 2019.