I had an art teacher take us to the Natural History Museum on a field trip, and our assignment was to pick 5 things from any section to draw. I chose a gemstone, a snake skeleton, a dinosaur, a tarantula, and an owl. Best teacher ever and I miss her so much. You should totally go to the Spy Museum if it's open. Lots of really cool stuff there.

A funny story about the two dinosaurs Battle of the ages. About 67 million years ago, two iconic dinosaurs, a Triceratops horridus and a Tyrannosaurus rex, died and were quickly buried together side by side in a single grave. And both of them bear battle scars. So it was assumed that they had a battle but it's really not known if they actually did. Sorry the paleontologist in me pops out every now and then

I wish I could visit all the museums.

Felt so homesick during your tour! I worked in that building for twenty years and would go wandering about looking at exhibits in detail every time I came in early for work. Watched the fish and brittle stars in that little reef aquarium. Looked on as one of the entomologists opened the hatch near the top and reached his arm down into one of the insect "rooms" to drop in some food. Wandered at leisure through the gems & minerals area (I was never that impressed by the Hope Diamond -- but the Dom Pedro Aquamarine is an absolute stunner -- I'm sorry you didn't give us a glimpse of that one as well). Roamed through that Objects of Wonder exhibit for hours, cumulatively speaking. By the time I'd seen or at least strolled past every item on display, something would have changed or been added somewhere. It is, I maintain, literally impossible to see every exhibit in every Smithsonian museum (there are several off the Mall, including the Postal Museum near Union Station, the Anacostia Museum, and the National Portrait Gallery / National Museum of American Art, not to mention the Cooper Hewitt up in New York City) in one's lifetime. Just two tidbits: that elephant in the Rotunda is affectionately called Henry. If you noticed the little taxidermied field mouse next to the deer in the Mammals hall, and the donor's name, Thomas Shaw -- that was actually Tommy, who caught and killed the mouse; he was the cat of one of the librarians in the Natural History branch of the Smithsonian Libraries. And the epidemic exhibit was up long before COVID -- only the COVID panel is new. Such wonderful memories. I miss the place dearly.

Man, I totally MISS going to museums right now.😢

When I was at that museum in July of 2018 there was a thunderstorm that there was only one crack of thunder and made people awe

Some very cool taxidermy.

I always enjoy touring museums. So much to see, read and learn. Thank you for posting your visit.

I appreciate this man so much!

Those orange statues look like they’re 3D printed. You can tell by the layers of material that’s built up.

I am going there for a field trip that a teacher created, thx so much for the tips!

In my opinion, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is the best museum in Washington, DC. Favorite museum that I really wanted to visit for a long time

Hey I would just like to thank you for having a new video basically every night. Gives me comfort and something to do. You are my favorite KZfaqr

It's a good thing the orange statues were put in after Night at the Museum II

I recommend a visit to the smithsonian national zoo.

Thanks Jacob!

A great tour

3D printing is pretty cool.

CB, Man ive been watching your vids for a long time. You have an inviting personality. Love u man!

Looks like an amazing museum where you can learn a lot! I like the big focus on teaching about the importance of protecting animals, nature and the environment, and it's also great that it's free entrance so that it's accessible for everyone!

Jacob is very well spoken and his narrative is first class. This was a fascinating trip💛💜

ty for sharing these videos i always learn something new

Thanks for the tour. 👍

Awesome video! Thanks for the tour

OMG my dream place I want to visit every one of the museums there so badly! I'm so looking forward to this video thank you so much for sharing everything you do 💖💖💖💖💖💖

You HAVE to visit the American History museum!! They have Archie Bunkers chair, Lucy's polka-dot dress, Louis Armstrongs trumpet, lots of great stuff!! Also the National Archive museum is great too! They have the actual Declaration of Independence!

Nice TMBG Mammal call out!

The Carpetbagger 👍👏👏 This was fun.

nice place you got

Thanks you my friend see you soon

My mom and I went to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History 7 years ago. BTW, I found out about a state park in Arkansas where you can actually dig for diamonds. It is called Crater of Diamonds State Park. Maybe you can visit there sometime.

Jacob you're heading down through VA? Come visit Colonial Williamsburg and the Jamestown settlement sites.

Check out the postal museum ...cool Beans! It's by Union Station.

How do you post so much so fast with moving from place to place? Wow! You are our hero!

My second favorite Smithsonian museum ( Air and Space is first)!There are 19 Smithsonian Museums in Washington alone !By the way, many people use the regional pronounciation of “WaRshington” even though there is no “R” in “ Washington”!

Yo! I think this is going to be my favorite Carpetbagger episode!

Museum of American history should be next with the movie and television memorabilia. Also seeing the pandas at the zoo always a plus. Love all of your videos Stay safe

Hey Jacob the air and space museum is currently being renovated and it’s gonna be closed for a long time . Also thought u might want to know that there is a second air and space museum it’s in Chantilly Virginia and it’s open to the public not sure if it’s currently being renovated buts it’s worth looking into I was there to end it’s amazing so u should check it out tc

To be picky (and in case nobody else mentioned this yet), the Hindenburg wasn't a blimp but a rigid airship, and I speak as one of your Patreon supporters helping keep your dirigible in the air!

So am looking forward to visiting the Smithsonian :)

So glad you’re a TMBG fan :)

Always wanted to go there

i have never heard anyone butcher the names of our ancestors in the way you do, LOVE IT! Thanx for this video Jakob

This is the only Smithsonian museum I have seen, back in grade school we took a field trip to Washington DC and it was amazing. Thank you for giving me nostalgia Jacob, I want to visit again soon!!! Thanks for giving me ideas for my future trip too! I wish I could stumble upon the Carpetbagger, I’ll be on the look out for the hat and croc combo!

The Tasmanian devil is actually dying off in Australia because of a horrible facial cancer growth and they face extinction because there is no cure. But if you watch Bondi Vet-The Australian Zoo has a breeding program going on and are working with scientists to see if they can figure out how to save them.

"I really like this one. I like that she's kissing a fish." Hahaha cracked me up I love carpetbagger

Love the natural history museum... great place! I prefer the one in NYC but either way, I could spent hours there

This is awesome. I can't wait to see where you visit next.

I’ve always wanted to visit here. Thank you for showing me all the things.

Since the main Air and Space museum is closed, if you can get out to Dulles, the Udvar-Hazy Center of the Air and Space museum is fantastic.

Sent you a list some time ago of museums and attractions. Hope to see some of them here soon.

I Loved this tour & your commentary was entertaining & informational ! Thank you !

Wish i woulda caught you while you were here!! Hope you had a good time in DC

Gosh, it's been 20 years since I've been to DC. Enjoy your visit...

Thank you so much I was here when I was little and you brought back memories for me and it was just super special. I would have been okay with watching you walk thru this place for hrs :)

Hey! Welcome to D.C.! Museum of Natural History is one of my favorite museums. Fun fact, the dog in the last exhibit used to move when you press the flea button. Also, If I remember correctly when you walked in the orkin exhibit, you used to be able to hear the different sounds of insects. Hope you enjoy your time here!

I went to Washington DC when i was 12 and this brought so many memories back. They had just brought in the giant squid when i was there. I also remember the Hope diamond and all of the artifacts as well. Hard to imagine that was 40 years ago. Thank you for this video carpetbagger! ❤

National Archives!!! Pretty, pretty please!

I got that They Might Be Giants reference! Nice! Also, I going to start referring to bad drivers as "big lump of bull bones".

Thank you for sharing this amazing tour video. I really want to visit there someday!

So much to do, so much to see. Jacob, you're an all-star, get your game on, go play . . . you're a rock star, get the show on, get paid.

i’d love to see you visit the American Indian Museum

Hello Jacob thanks for another cool video ☀️ absolutely love your channel and always makes my day when a notification comes through 💖 Thanks again and best wishes ✨

I am going to totally love this series of vlogs. Cannot wait for more.

My husband and I go every year. We live in VA and take the metro in. So fun!

Your videos always help when I'm depressed i wish I could go do stuff like this more thank you for taking me on your adventures

There is actually a giant squid in one of London’s museums - I think it’s the Natural History Museum, but can’t be sure.

Hi Jacob.I honestly didn't think I'd like this video but I.Did! Thsnk YOU Stay Safe and God Bless from Tammy in PA and

as a birdman hearing about why the passenger pigeons went extinct had me upset like why? awesome video btw.

Beautiful museum, would love to visit looks amazing, Thankyou for taking me around Jacob

This has been one of my favorite museums since I was a kid!!

man that looks amazing.....that would be so cool too see that oneday.

Natural History that you showed in this vlog was my lst choice so glad you covered that. Maybe the SM of Transportation

I grew up in southern MD about 35 minutes away from DC and we had plenty of school field trips to the different smithsonian museums!! I feel lucky to live so close to so much history and cool things to see.

Te Papa museum in Wellington, New Zealand has a colossal squid on display! Only one in the world I believe. I saw it a few years ago and it was absolutely huge.

Awesome and amazing and I like this is amazing and I love this my name is Craig king I come from Pembrokeshire south west wales in uk

Wow I'd love to see this place and wander for hours. Thanks for the video!

If you like giant ground sloths and you find yourself near Dayton Ohio, there's one at the Boonshoft Museum.

I absolutely love your content...so interesting to me! One thing you could do that I would be so appreciative of...flash just for a second or 2 on the accompanying plaques to the exhibits you are filming...we here watching could hit pause and read the information... that would be just fabulous!!! I'll never get to go to these places dammit. I envy you...thanks for bringing us to them...just fantastic!

Have you ever stopped in Frederick, MD?

Visit the museum where they have Dorothy ruby slippers from wizard of Oz please

Been there. Love the Smithsonian

You should visit the spy museum, it's not far from the National Mall.

This was so great. You would have been a great natural scientist. Side note, if there is a college elective about folk history, you would be such an awesome professor

Wow...😮...I'm overwhelmed by all the incredibly awesome stuff...💯✔ Just simply amazing and so fascinating...👍🏼

great video

Please do the postal museum.

I like to see the Art Museums and the Indian Museum

this one video contains some of the most important objects in human history. awe-inspiring

Excelent video

Here are the absolutes that, IF you are ON limited time that you MUST see (no order): Air & Space American History Natural History National Archives The Castle (I agree - it's a great "sampler" and initial guide) These are the minimums....I've been to Washington DC and each time for about 1.5 weeks. It took 3 visits to see JUST about everything that I wanted to - this included museums, monuments, famous buildings (these require reservations via your Congress person) and MORE. ONe of the places everyone forgets to see is Ford's Theater (where Lincoln was shot)....and yes, it's within walking distance. Some monuments are a bit far away and you need to take a tour bus to go see them...but do it. Take a tour to go see Washington at night...it's beautiful. As I say, it took 3 visits of 1.5 weeks EACH to see it all! Go see the Zoo...especially if you've never seen a LIVE Panda....Did I mention most of this stuff is FREE? Go see the SPY museum..it's not free...but's awesome. The "Newseum" was incredible but I believe sadly it closed -which is sad because it was FANTASTIC. And if you have time and are heading back West on your way home - stop in Virginia to see the Air & Space ANNEX (Edvar Hazy annex)..it's AS GOOD as the main Air and Space frankly.... Warning : Do NOT bring a car to Washington DC - there IS NO PLACE TO PARK...ANYWHERE. Find a Metro STATION and ride in for the day and then ride out. It's safe, clean, and pleasant.

You said you wanted to pet a porcupine. Wild Acres in McHenry Miss has encounters where you can. They love belly rubs. Went there with my wife last weekend. Very fun!

This is very cool. I definitelt want to visit someday

My first time (well second time, but I was baby and don’t remember it) in D.C was back in summer of 2015. I remember one of the African American museums was still under construction so we weren’t able to visit it but we did got to the museums of natural history, air & space, and the Native American museum while stopping at each of the monuments along the way. It was pretty fun, we went to the Hard Rock for lunch. Would like to go back to finally see the other museum and see any potential new exhibits as well. I think we did visit a couple of other museums but I don’t remember which ones. I also remember visiting the shrine and walking past the White House. Then we went to George Washington’s home, which is Mount Vernon. Then we just visited family friends in Maryland.

Loved it

Hey Jacob here is the second air and space museum it’s amazing they have a blackbird and a space shuttle and I won’t tell everything cause I want u to be surprised also they filmed transformers there the blackbird is also a deception and he wakes up and blows the hangar door off in the movie . F. Udvar-Hazy Center Museum in Fairfax County, Virginia

I love this so much been there back in the 90s so awesome can't wait until tomorrow 💐💐💐

Love the Smithsonian Museum 💕

Te papa museum in Wellington , New Zealand has a colossal squid. Its maaaaaaassssiiiiiive

28:10 I’m down to try some Mammoth Jerky