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Exhibit Explorations

A taxidermy African elephant stands on a pedestal in the large, open rotunda of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
Henry the African elephant stands in the museum's rotunda. Photo by James Di Loreto and Lucia RM Martino, Smithsonian Institution

A New School Program, Exhibit Explorations – Coming Spring 2026

In 2026, we are piloting our new school program, Exhibit Explorations. This new educator-led program turns our exhibits into an exploratory classroom. This interactive experience, created for students and youth groups in grades 6 to 12, gives participants the opportunity to explore the exhibits using guided questions designed to spark curiosity, reveal insider information about our collections and science, and engage in conversations with educators and volunteers.

More information and registration opportunities will be posted in early 2026. To be notified, check back here and/or, sign up for our Museum Newsletter.