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.

Q?rius In-Person School Programs – Closing in December 2025

In order to pilot our new school program, Exhibit Explorations, we will no longer be offering Q?rius in-person school programs beginning in January 2026.    

Online Programs for Grades 6 to 12 Will Still Be Offered

We will still be offering online school programs for grades 6 to 12 this spring which can be found here: https://naturalhistory.si.edu/education/school-programs/grades-6-12 

We Need Your Feedback

We would love to get your feedback on how we can serve you best. We invite teachers and educators to complete this short survey to gather your thoughts on the value of our offerings and how we can support your efforts in the future.