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.
@DGaryGrady2 жыл бұрын
Your choice of items to draw reminds me a little of a greeting card I gave to a girlfriend in high school. It said on the front, "I've made up my mind, I want you I need you it has to be you you you!" and on the inside it said, "If I can't have you I want an owl or a dirigible."
@ivanhenrickdepedro835 Жыл бұрын
Man, I totally MISS going to museums right now.😢
@JJMarkin2 жыл бұрын
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.
@tonib.3016 Жыл бұрын
That sounds absolutely fabulous ...I'm jealous! Must have been amazing for you...yes I am truly jealous!!!
@JJMarkin Жыл бұрын
@@tonib.3016 Now that I'm retired, believe me, I miss the place a *lot*.
@tonib.3016 Жыл бұрын
@J.J. Markin I can only imagine...but you've got good memories about it. That's priceless!!!
@katielinzie7444 Жыл бұрын
It’s been awhile since I’ve been to the Natural History Museum, but I have a VERY clear memory of that epidemic exhibit. It was super dark and eerily quiet, except for the occasional hacking cough sound effect coming through the speakers. Like I said, it’s been years, so I may be remembering it wrong , but man that was an unsettling room!
@alicemartinez96202 жыл бұрын
I wish I could visit all the museums.
@killroylives2 жыл бұрын
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
@DGaryGrady2 жыл бұрын
Good point! For all we know they were best buddies happy to be together forever, By the way, now that we know that a lot of dinosaurs, especially theropods, had feathers, it occurs to me that movies may have their vocalizations all wrong. In profile a Tyrannosaurus looks rather like a modern psittacine, or basically like a parrot especially in the shape of its head. So maybe instead of roaring like a lion they squawked and could be taught to say things like, "Awk! Rexy wanna herbivore!"
@swanishamann5210 Жыл бұрын
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@YellowLegoSpaceman2 жыл бұрын
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
@davidmeza12962 жыл бұрын
I recommend a visit to the smithsonian national zoo.
@naufala932 жыл бұрын
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
@malthesse2 жыл бұрын
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!
@Davidjackson-fj5te6 ай бұрын
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!
@brendansweeney97192 жыл бұрын
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
@QueenNYC1132 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy touring museums. So much to see, read and learn. Thank you for posting your visit.
@pamelakern28492 жыл бұрын
Jacob is very well spoken and his narrative is first class. This was a fascinating trip💛💜
@OwenGaming295 Жыл бұрын
I am going there for a field trip that a teacher created, thx so much for the tips!
@nolan26062 жыл бұрын
Those orange statues look like they’re 3D printed. You can tell by the layers of material that’s built up.
@dereknoll14993 ай бұрын
definately are, shame they're ugly. The idea was there
@kimberlyfoster71482 жыл бұрын
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 💖💖💖💖💖💖
@D.B.Cooper-19712 жыл бұрын
I'll take you .. when you wanna go?
@Xilaas2 жыл бұрын
Same!
@outandaboutwithrln58542 жыл бұрын
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
@penxor532 жыл бұрын
It's a good thing the orange statues were put in after Night at the Museum II
@rileypatterson65942 жыл бұрын
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.
@bmom31912 жыл бұрын
There is also a Garnet Mine right outside of Lake George NY where you can mine for garnets. Not as precious as a diamond though
@conniecrawford52312 жыл бұрын
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”!
@jessmess892 жыл бұрын
My grandparents used to take me to the air and space museum. We loved it! So much fun and memories
@DGaryGrady2 жыл бұрын
The Air & Space Museum is one of the places where you can touch a sliver of a moon rock.
@emulyrose53532 жыл бұрын
lol my nana always adds an R in any "wash" word, she pronounces washcloth as warshcloth
@conniecrawford5231 Жыл бұрын
@@emulyrose5353 That’s a regional usage! Lots of Western PA ( yeah, Pittsburgh) and Tristan’s area!
@idread3523 Жыл бұрын
I thought 70?
@ratbitw2 жыл бұрын
Check out the postal museum ...cool Beans! It's by Union Station.
@Dfloyd602 жыл бұрын
CB, Man ive been watching your vids for a long time. You have an inviting personality. Love u man!
@DGaryGrady2 жыл бұрын
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!
@robylove91902 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jacob!
@yamothawasahamsta76692 жыл бұрын
I appreciate this man so much!
@amandalane19272 жыл бұрын
"I really like this one. I like that she's kissing a fish." Hahaha cracked me up I love carpetbagger
@lobbymccawker20832 жыл бұрын
Some very cool taxidermy.
@suthius852 жыл бұрын
Jacob you're heading down through VA? Come visit Colonial Williamsburg and the Jamestown settlement sites.
@geninataylor43492 жыл бұрын
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
@debbithunert1562 жыл бұрын
ty for sharing these videos i always learn something new
@totalvamp7922 жыл бұрын
3D printing is pretty cool.
@huntrrams2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Thanks for the tour
@tinaingram9472 Жыл бұрын
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! ❤
@lahleholivia73982 жыл бұрын
A great tour
@NessieMay2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tour. 👍
@donnavaughn53932 жыл бұрын
Thanks you my friend see you soon
@kerrybeth12 жыл бұрын
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.
@howardbarry10742 жыл бұрын
How do you post so much so fast with moving from place to place? Wow! You are our hero!
@DGaryGrady2 жыл бұрын
I think he's actually several people who just look alike. Actually, if I grew muttonchops and got a pair of crocs and the right hat I might be able to pass. Jacob is missing out on a profit center here. He should sell a Carpetbagger Cosplay Kit. Imagine a hundred Carpetbaggers descending on the same haunted house next Halloween! That would be scary!
@Mintygremlin2 жыл бұрын
i have never heard anyone butcher the names of our ancestors in the way you do, LOVE IT! Thanx for this video Jakob
@anelson88565 ай бұрын
As someone studying to become an evolutionary anthropologist, I was cringing the whole time haha!
@bmom31912 жыл бұрын
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.
@stifledvoice2 жыл бұрын
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.
@Flippin_fantastic2 жыл бұрын
Yo! I think this is going to be my favorite Carpetbagger episode!
@Theredrose062 жыл бұрын
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!
@philippconner28182 жыл бұрын
Nice TMBG Mammal call out!
@lorrainethepain2 жыл бұрын
Gosh, it's been 20 years since I've been to DC. Enjoy your visit...
@sadyeg34232 жыл бұрын
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!
@Melissa20872 жыл бұрын
Love the natural history museum... great place! I prefer the one in NYC but either way, I could spent hours there
@mbryant45252 жыл бұрын
My husband and I go every year. We live in VA and take the metro in. So fun!
@warmlantern0000 Жыл бұрын
The Carpetbagger 👍👏👏 This was fun.
@carlosrodriguezborges29902 жыл бұрын
nice place you got
@robertabray-enhus31982 жыл бұрын
Always wanted to go there
@tammyritter92582 жыл бұрын
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
@lauriestrode62442 жыл бұрын
Visit the museum where they have Dorothy ruby slippers from wizard of Oz please
@Caligulon2 жыл бұрын
I got that They Might Be Giants reference! Nice! Also, I going to start referring to bad drivers as "big lump of bull bones".
@tinaevans67722 жыл бұрын
National Archives!!! Pretty, pretty please!
@noemitellez3098 Жыл бұрын
I Loved this tour & your commentary was entertaining & informational ! Thank you !
@collisw83022 жыл бұрын
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.
@lindsayhengehold53412 жыл бұрын
So am looking forward to visiting the Smithsonian :)
@nathancombs5272 жыл бұрын
If you like giant ground sloths and you find yourself near Dayton Ohio, there's one at the Boonshoft Museum.
@chococrumblee Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this amazing tour video. I really want to visit there someday!
@chrissysprinkles2112 жыл бұрын
I’ve always wanted to visit here. Thank you for showing me all the things.
@vonitadustylgreen29142 жыл бұрын
This is awesome. I can't wait to see where you visit next.
@tonib.3016 Жыл бұрын
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!
@emilydanks2 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@danniellebrown8996 Жыл бұрын
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
@EditorOfSL2 жыл бұрын
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.
@nick_knows_stuff2 жыл бұрын
You should visit the spy museum, it's not far from the National Mall.
@hippy-hoppityyourdepressio8632 жыл бұрын
i’d love to see you visit the American Indian Museum
@josiahguthrie57972 жыл бұрын
Sent you a list some time ago of museums and attractions. Hope to see some of them here soon.
@cristaldennis44532 жыл бұрын
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
@tfbstompbox2 жыл бұрын
So glad you’re a TMBG fan :)
@Corgis1752 жыл бұрын
Natural History that you showed in this vlog was my lst choice so glad you covered that. Maybe the SM of Transportation
@jessmess892 жыл бұрын
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.
@paulahumecke92252 жыл бұрын
I like to see the Art Museums and the Indian Museum
@dancalmpeaceful39032 жыл бұрын
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.
@idread3523 Жыл бұрын
I'm headed there in a couple weeks, solo, from Cali for 3 days, I'm going to heed your suggestions. Thanks
@dominators022 жыл бұрын
as a birdman hearing about why the passenger pigeons went extinct had me upset like why? awesome video btw.
@pabuy57662 жыл бұрын
this one video contains some of the most important objects in human history. awe-inspiring
@craigking80662 жыл бұрын
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
@DGaryGrady2 жыл бұрын
Great! I've been to New South Wales but never the original despite spending a fair amount of time in the UK over the decades.
@slytheringingerwitch2 жыл бұрын
I am going to totally love this series of vlogs. Cannot wait for more.
@DGaryGrady2 жыл бұрын
Look at Jacob's older stuff too. It's a shame my single favorite video is only visible to his Patreon supporters. It runs just 2 minutes and in it he goes to see the film "It, Chapter 2" in a strange movie theater accessed via an underground hallway that's decorated to look spooky, and as he walks along filming he's suddenly scared into a horrified scream by the appearance of what proves to be a very cute female version of Pennywise, who gives him a peppermint. That's the video in which he reveals a very important tip about visiting haunted house or the like. "Remember," he says, "they can't jump scare you in the restroom."
@slytheringingerwitch2 жыл бұрын
@@DGaryGrady I have probably seen most of his videos, that I can watch. But I do love a museum.
@wwashington06302 жыл бұрын
Wish i woulda caught you while you were here!! Hope you had a good time in DC
@yvonner.75342 жыл бұрын
This has been one of my favorite museums since I was a kid!!
@deniseconaway7012 жыл бұрын
Beautiful museum, would love to visit looks amazing, Thankyou for taking me around Jacob
@DGaryGrady2 жыл бұрын
Because of an injury I'm not getting around as well a I used to, so I travel vicariously thanks to Jacob!
@DianaLynne-272 жыл бұрын
Been there. Love the Smithsonian
@Eighties-Jadie2 жыл бұрын
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 ✨
@benjaminhart10222 жыл бұрын
Have you ever stopped in Frederick, MD?
@crow-t-robot2 жыл бұрын
Wow I'd love to see this place and wander for hours. Thanks for the video!
@kyleforbes60482 жыл бұрын
The Museum of American History has had some pretty neat updates lately. You should check it out.
@outandaboutwithrln58542 жыл бұрын
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
@fs357mag2 жыл бұрын
Please do the postal museum.
@aaronsoto4622 Жыл бұрын
man that looks amazing.....that would be so cool too see that oneday.
@_The_Worst_2 жыл бұрын
Wow...😮...I'm overwhelmed by all the incredibly awesome stuff...💯✔ Just simply amazing and so fascinating...👍🏼
@aliciabruder11062 жыл бұрын
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.
@nogrits4u2 жыл бұрын
Very cool. I love the place. My daughter is a teacher and she woks at the Natural History Museum.
@superbadgeethan83352 жыл бұрын
I live in Richmond, VA and don't go up to DC often bc of traffic. 95 into DC is hell. However, you've renewed my interest. Great video!
@TheCarpetbagger2 жыл бұрын
It’s a challenge
@DGaryGrady2 жыл бұрын
Parking in DC is a problem too. I suggest taking a train. From Richmond to Washington the one-way fare is just $22, but it departs really early. A coach seat on Amtrak is nicer than first class in a plane. If you're in decent shape it's not that long a walk from Union Station to the Mall, and alternatively you can take the Metro, though it's less direct than you might expect. Or just take a cab; they're not too expensive.
@frenchabortion2 жыл бұрын
28:10 I’m down to try some Mammoth Jerky
@swampjunior65852 жыл бұрын
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!
@adventureswithjose97392 жыл бұрын
There's a National Aquarium in Baltimore. I loved the American Indian museum. Went there about 10 years ago.
@mike407r2 жыл бұрын
I’d like to see the Native American one I honestly didn’t know there was one. Too bad the air and space is closed that’s my favorite!
@bg1990832 жыл бұрын
I LOVE going to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. They have the Hope Diamond (The damond has been surrounded by a mythology of a reputed "curse" to the effect that it brings misfortune and tragedy to persons who own it or wear it) and many taxidermy animals on display. Hope you get to see the Star Spangled Banner at the Museum of American History next Jake!
@iamprivate182 жыл бұрын
It took me forever to find the ruby slippers from the wizard of Oz!
@bg1990832 жыл бұрын
@@iamprivate18 That stinks. Hope that Jake can find them.
@Kento_yamazakkkiii2 жыл бұрын
I love going to the Smithsonian too! It has been years since I went there! I hope to visit there soon!!💜💜💜
@bg1990832 жыл бұрын
@@Kento_yamazakkkiii Hope you go to it soon Ali!
@shenamelton65792 жыл бұрын
I seen my thumbs up thing Dona different thing. Yay.