Description: The Natural History Building, U.S. National Museum, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D. C., Opened 1910New National Museum, Washington, D. C. in the Mall is a massive and dignified structure of granite, 561x365 feet in area, being greater than any other government building except the Capitol. The National Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum administered by the Smithsonian Institution, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., United States. It has free admission and is open 364 days a year. In 2016, with 7.1 million visitors, it was the eleventh most visited museum in the world and the most visited natural history museum in the world. Opened in 1910, the museum on the National Mall was one of the first Smithsonian buildings constructed exclusively to hold the national collections and research facilities. The main building has an overall area of 1.5 million square feet (140,000 m2) with 325,000 square feet (30,200 m2) of exhibition and public space and houses over 1,000 employees. The museum's collections contain over 145 million specimens of plants, animals, fossils, minerals, rocks, meteorites, human remains, and human cultural artifacts, the largest natural history collection in the world. It is also home to about 185 professional natural history scientists—the largest group of scientists dedicated to the study of natural and cultural history in the world. FREE SHIPPING anywhere in the United States. Shipping Worldwide is $1.65 for up to five (5) postcards. "I strive to deliver 5-star customer service" PLEASE view pictures of this item in upper left for condition and for any flaws or concerns that may exist. Please contact me before you bid if you have any questions. This wonderful postcard is a great addition to any collection. Postcard measures 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches. PLEASE read carefully the description, conditions, and cost BEFORE you bid. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. Thank you for your interest. Your bid is an acceptance of the above terms and conditions. Good Luck and Thank You for your interest.
Price: 4.99 USD
Location: Dayton, Ohio
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
City/Region: District of Columbia
Postcard Measurement: 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches
Year Manufactured: 1934
City: Washington, D.C.
Brand/Publisher: Genuine Curteich-Chicago "C.T. Photo-Colorit" Post Card
Subject: Smithsonian Institution
Type: Linen Postcard
Continent: North America
Era: Inter-War (1918-1939)
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Country: USA
Theme: Government Building
Features: New National Museum Building on the National Mal
Postcard Theme: Historical Location
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Postage Condition: Unposted
