1. By: Michael Zahn #34 and Alan Gutierrez #12 3-25-13

2.  The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History provides a great deal of entertainment and knowledge. The information this building holds starts from the beginning of time to today’s era.  The Smithsonian was created by James Smithson in 1846.

3.  The Smithsonian was created for the sole purpose of educating the youth of today about the world of yesterday, today, and the near future.  The Smithsonian is located in Washington, D.C. It extends from 3rd to 14th Street between Constitution Avenue and Independence Avenue.

4.  There is a wide variety of relics at rest in the Smithsonian building. For example, it holds priceless jewels, stuffed prehistoric beasts, creatures of the sea, and statues of historical figures.

5. One of the most prized possessions of the Smithsonian is the Hope Diamond. This diamond is Also, the dresses of our first ladies reside there. WEIGHT: 45.52 carats DIMENSIONS: Length 25.60 mm Width 21.78 mm Depth 12.00 mm CUT: Cushion antique brilliant with a faceted girdle and extra facets on the pavilion. CLARITY: VS1. Whitish graining is present. COLOR: Fancy dark grayish-blue

6.  The museum is a widely visited station of learning. Over 5 million people visit each year. The admission is free and no tickets are required. It opens from 10:00 am until 5:30 pm. The hours extend over the summer days.

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