I really would NOT recommend this place to folks w...

I really would NOT recommend this place to folks without children. There aren't that many exhibits for $18 and they were pretty much the same things I've seen in other natural science museums/centers, and at least with the Smithsonian the admission is free. It was simply not worth the money for an adult visitor; I'm glad I had a coupon. The special exhibit of live reptiles *was* fairly decent, and that was extra $$! I hope the students and researchers who actually work there get more out of their day. So disappointed!