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The National Museum of Natural History remains temporarily closed. We appreciate your understanding.
Make us a part of your family fun! During our programs, families learn together about nature, science, culture and museum collections in interactive, playful, and creative ways. We offer programs in English and Spanish. Take a look at our schedule below to learn more.
Video Programs
Natural History at Home
The exploration of natural history doesn't have to just happen at the museum — it can happen in your home too! Join museum educators as they walk your family through science skill-building activities, read science and nature books, and introduce ways to explore the natural world and collections. All times are Eastern Time.
Historia Natural en Casa
La exploración de la historia natural no solo tiene que suceder en el museo, ¡también puede ocurrir en tu hogar! Acompaña a los educadores del museo mientras guían a tu familia a través de actividades de desarrollo de habilidades científicas, leen libros de ciencia y naturaleza e introducen formas de explorar el mundo natural y las colecciones.
Dates / Fechas
Natural History at Home:
Historia Natural en Casa:
- Domingo, Diciembre 13, 2020 a las 2 p.m. (Hora del Este, EEUU)
Upcoming Program Description
Saturday, December 5, 2020, at 11 a.m. ET: Arctic Adaptations
Come and discover how animals have adapted to live in the cold Arctic climate! Our museum’s ocean educators will help us learn about the narwhal, an animal uniquely adapted to live in the Arctic. Together we will practice making observations and asking questions to better understand how adaptations help this animal survive.
Please make sure to have the following materials:
- Cardboard/Paper Tube (like from a toilet paper roll)
- Piece of white paper
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Tape or glue
- Crayons or markers
How to Join: The program will be presented on Zoom video. Click this link to join: https://zoom.us/j/95141495836
Registration/Signup: Registration is optional; you do not need to register to participate. However, by registering you help us learn about who is attending our programs while the museum is closed, so we can better serve our audiences. Register
Recorded Video Programs
Monthly Family Program Series
The World & Me
Story time with a science twist! Every second Saturday of the month, families discover the natural and cultural world and their place in it. Museum educators will lead a program that combines a book reading, create-and-take activities, and a chance to look more closely at the museum’s collections. These programs are designed for families with children ages 3 to 8. Advanced registration is recommended to reserve your spot in this program, which allows your family to use our express entry line to avoid lengthy waits to enter the building. The reservation fee is $2 per person. Children ages 2 and under are free.
What happens during a "World & Me" program?
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. – Free exploration of hands-on stations
11:00 – 11:30 a.m. – Book reading
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon – Craft activity
Upcoming Programs
No programs are scheduled at this time.
Family Days
Discover the natural and cultural world and your place in it during Family Days at NMNH, happening throughout the year. Visitors of all ages get the chance to connect to natural history topics through interactive activities, crafts, demonstrations and conversations with scientists.
No programs are scheduled at this time.
Workshops
Explore natural science and culture by sharing ideas, learning skills, and creating together.
No workshops are scheduled at this time.
Special Programs
No programs are scheduled at this time.
