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The Naturalist Center in Loudoun County, Virginia, invites visitors ages 10 and older to use its 36.000 object hands-on collection of natural history objects, 6,500 books, and scientific equipment. Identify natural objects and curiosities, draw work on school projects, or just browse. The center offers a full range of services, special events, and school programs for middle school, high school and beyond.

The facility is located 45 minutes from the National Mall, just 2 miles from the Dulles Toll Road (Rte 267 the Dulles Greenway) in the Leesburg Airpark Business Center. It's an easy drive from Washington, free of traffic and stop lights. There is plenty of parking for cars and buses.

The address is 741 Miller Drive SE, Leesburg VA 20175.

Call 703-779-9712 or 1-800-729-7725 for directions and scheduling information.

Hours: Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30 to 4 p.m. Closed Sundays, Mondays, and all federal holidays.

For more inquiries about the Naturalist Center please contact us by email.

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