Group Visits

As a public health precaution due to COVID-19, the National Museum of Natural History is temporarily closed. We will reopen on June 18 and are looking forward to welcoming you back. Learn more about the operating status of all other Smithsonian museums at si.edu/visit.

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Boys and girls look at snail specimens on a table where zoologist Ellen Strong is sitting. She is speaking to the students. — Zoologist Ellen Strong talks to students about snails after a Science How webcast. Photo by Jennifer Renteria, Smithsonian.

The National Museum of Natural History remains temporarily closed.

School Programs

During the 2020-2021 school year we are offering live, online video Digital School Programs aligned with standards for Grades K-12.
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Registered Self-Guided Experiences

Self-Guided Groups

The museum is not offering self-guided group programs at this time.

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School Programs

Registered Self-Guided Experiences

Self-Guided Groups