Washington, DC: Martha, Last Passenger Pigeon
The National Museum of Natural History preserves Martha's stuffed carcass, but doesn't always exhibit it.
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
- Directions:
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. On the north side of the Mall, on the south side of Constitution Ave. NW, between 9th and 12th Sts NW.
- Hours:
- Daily 10-5:30 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 202-633-1000
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Currently on display in the "Objects of Wonder" exhibit, which contains items from all departments in the museum. The exhibit is open until at least 2021, and includes odd items such as whale "earwax" and Samurai armor given to President Theodore Roosevelt. Some objects cannot survive permanent display -- even low light will damage them -- which is probably why Martha is not always on exhibit.
[Dave Bohaska, 09/29/2018]Martha the Passenger Pigeon is no longer on display on the first floor of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. According to tipster and Martha fan Sharon Sweet: "They are in the process of renovating the bird section and currently have no plans to return Martha to display in the near future....
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