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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
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Youth Programs

Three people interact at a conversation station at the 2019 Earth Optimism Teen Event.

Teen Event Postponed

The Teen Earth Optimism event scheduled for Saturday, March 14, at the National Museum of Natural history has been postponed. The event will be rescheduled at a later date. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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YES! Teen Internships

This career immersion and science communication program is for youth between the ages of 14-19, who are currently enrolled in high school (grades 9-11) in the Washington, D.C. region.
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Q?Crew Teen Volunteers

Find out how you can earn service learning credits while helping visitors in an interactive science learning lab.
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Natural History Investigations

Explore the world of natural history science in a fun and interactive way in these after-school programs! Learn from museum scientists and educators, gain natural history science and tech skills, and visit exclusive behind-the-scenes areas of the museum.
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