Group Visits

As a public health precaution due to COVID-19, the Museum of Natural History is temporarily closed. We are not announcing a reopening date at this time and will provide updates on our website and social media. Learn more about which Smithsonian museums are scheduled to reopen 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

This fall we are offering live, online video Digital School Programs aligned with standards for Grades K-12.
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Self-Guided Groups

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

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