National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C.
3. National Museum of Natural History
Location: Washington, D.C.
Top Dino: Ceratosaurus - the only one of its kind on display in the world
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The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History is one of the leaders in dinosaur research. Seven of the 45 dinosaurs in residence are the original fossil specimens used to name new species. The museum has the only examples on public display in the world of Ceratosaurus, a horned carnivore from the late Jurassic period, as well as Aceratosaurus, a predatory dinosaur. It also has the most complete Allosaurus skeleton on exhibit. In addition to all the dino-fun, the National Museum of Natural History sits in a prime location on the National Mall and is in walking distance to some of Washington D.C.'s most popular attractions, such as the Washington Monument and other Smithsonian museums.
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