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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
View looking down at the Rotunda floor, where a crowd has gathered around 15 Māori dancers performing next to the elephant.

Events

Join us at the Museum for tours, demonstrations, lectures, and more.

The museum is open daily 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM, except December 25

Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators (throughout the day)

Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators (throughout the day)

Ground Floor

Friday, September 20, 2019, 10am EDT
Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators (throughout the day)

Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators (throughout the day)

Ground Floor

Saturday, September 21, 2019, 10am EDT
Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators (throughout the day)

Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators (throughout the day)

Ground Floor

Sunday, September 22, 2019, 10am EDT
Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators (throughout the day)

Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators (throughout the day)

Ground Floor

Monday, September 23, 2019, 10am EDT
Natural History Narratives: Deciphering the Unknown

Natural History Narratives: Deciphering the Unknown

Ground Floor, Q?rius Theater

Monday, September 23, 2019, 6:45 – 8:30pm EDT
Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators (throughout the day)

Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators (throughout the day)

Ground Floor

Tuesday, September 24, 2019, 10am EDT
Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators (throughout the day)

Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators (throughout the day)

Ground Floor

Wednesday, September 25, 2019, 10am EDT
Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators (throughout the day)

Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators (throughout the day)

Ground Floor

Thursday, September 26, 2019, 10am EDT
Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators (throughout the day)

Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators (throughout the day)

Ground Floor

Friday, September 27, 2019, 10am EDT
Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators (throughout the day)

Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators (throughout the day)

Ground Floor

Saturday, September 28, 2019, 10am EDT
Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators (throughout the day)

Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators (throughout the day)

Ground Floor

Sunday, September 29, 2019, 10am EDT
Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators (throughout the day)

Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators (throughout the day)

Ground Floor

Monday, September 30, 2019, 10am EDT
The Scientist Is In: Human Origins

The Scientist Is In: Human Origins

1st Floor, Hall of Human Origins

Tuesday, October 1, 2019, 2 – 4am EDT
Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators (throughout the day)

Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators (throughout the day)

Ground Floor

Tuesday, October 1, 2019, 10am EDT
Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators (throughout the day)

Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators (throughout the day)

Ground Floor

Wednesday, October 2, 2019, 10am EDT
Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators (throughout the day)

Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators (throughout the day)

Ground Floor

Thursday, October 3, 2019, 10am EDT
The Expert Is In: Diversity of Flies: A Look at Predatory Assassin Flies and Their Pollen-Feeding Relatives

The Expert Is In: Diversity of Flies: A Look at Predatory Assassin Flies and Their Pollen-Feeding Relatives

Ground Floor, Q?rius the Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center

Thursday, October 3, 2019, 2 – 4pm EDT
Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators (throughout the day)

Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators (throughout the day)

Ground Floor

Friday, October 4, 2019, 10am EDT
The Expert Is In: Under Pressure: How do rocks transform deep in the Earth?

The Expert Is In: Under Pressure: How do rocks transform deep in the Earth?

2nd Floor, Hall of Geology, Gems and Minerals

Friday, October 4, 2019, 2 – 4pm EDT
Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators (throughout the day)

Exhibition Interpreters/Navigators (throughout the day)

Ground Floor

Saturday, October 5, 2019, 10am EDT