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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
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Children in discovery room

At a Glance

The Discovery Room is a hands-on room featuring real Museum objects and artifacts. During Open Hours, visitors can look at fossils, skulls, shells and minerals, use a microscope, try on costumes from around the world and much more! School groups can take advantage of morning programs during the school year.


Open Hours

  • Tuesday-Thursday 12 -2:30 p.m.; Friday 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Closed Mondays.
  • No reservations required; activities are self-directed.

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