Open seven days a week, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., except Dec. 25
We're on the National Mall 10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20560
Free Admission
FOR FAMILIES
The World & Me: Life On and In the Water!
Join us August 2 to meet our friends from Living Classrooms and the crew of the historic vessel Mildred Belle, a 1948 Chesapeake Bay buyboat! Explore the Bay’s maritime history, learn about traditional sailing tools, and try tying a variety of practical knots.
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NEW EXHIBIT
The Winston Red Diamond
Come see one of the rarest gemstones on Earth — the Winston Red Diamond. It’s now on display alongside 40 other gems from the Winston Fancy Color Diamond Collection. Arranged in a radiant rainbow of color, they feature every shade imaginable from deep teal to soft peach.
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During this time when educational resources are more important than ever, we are expanding our digital content and programming to provide them to you. Please help support our efforts to keep curious minds engaged and educated about the wonders of the natural world.
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