Smithsonian Deep Time Fossil Hall
Smithsonian Deep Time Fossil Hall is a museums & exhibits in Washington, D.C., United States, best suited for all ages. It is free to visit. The David H.
The David H. Koch Hall of Fossils, nicknamed Deep Time, fills 31,000 square feet with roughly 700 specimens, including a mounted T. rex devouring a Triceratops, tracing 3.7 billion years of life on Earth. Admission to the Smithsonian is always free, making this one of the best-value dinosaur stops for a family on a budget.
- Address: 10th St & Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560
- Hours: Daily 10am-5:30pm (extended to 7:30pm in spring/summer); closed Dec 25
- Official website
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- Where is Smithsonian Deep Time Fossil Hall?
- Smithsonian Deep Time Fossil Hall is located at 10th St & Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560, in Washington, D.C., United States. Directions to Google Maps, Waze, and Apple Maps are on this page.
- How much does Smithsonian Deep Time Fossil Hall cost?
- Smithsonian Deep Time Fossil Hall is free to visit.
- Is Smithsonian Deep Time Fossil Hall good for kids?
- Smithsonian Deep Time Fossil Hall is best for all ages. The David H.
- What other dinosaur activities are near Smithsonian Deep Time Fossil Hall?
- Within 100 km you'll find 2 more dinosaur spots: Dinosaur Park, Smithsonian's National Zoo: Dino Summer. The map on this page shows them all.
Last verified August 2026 from official venue sources.