Natural History Museum

IMAX Films at the Samuel C. Johnson IMAX Theater

2009-11-21T05:00:00Z

For Showtimes and ticketing information visit the Johnson IMAX Theater web site.

Note:
- For after hours shows, use the Constitution Ave. entrance.

The Sant Ocean Hall Navigators

2009-11-21T15:00:00Z

Museum docents welcome visitors, answer questions, and help visitors navigate the exhibition.

Year-Round:

Most days: Beginning at 10 AM and continuing for several hours; for today's schedule, ask at either museum information desk.

Note
- Tours subject to docent availability.

Butterfly Pavilion

2009-11-21T15:15:00Z

Take a stroll among live butterflies and exotic plants! Located adjacent to Partners in Evolution, this tropical oasis offers visitors a rare opportunity to get close to a variety of living butterflies from all over the world.

Discovery Room

2009-11-21T15:30:00Z

The Discovery Room is a hands-on room for families with children and students. The room features activities using real museum objects and artifacts that allow visitors to explore the natural world at their own pace, guided by their own interests and sense of wonder. Visitors can look at fossils, skulls, shells, and minerals; use a microscope; try on costumes from around the world; and much more. Docents are available to assist and answer questions.

Entry Procedures:
• Individuals:
- For families with children and students. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Through March 2009:
- Tues.-Thurs.: 12 Noon-2:30 PM
- Fri.: 10:30 AM-2:30 PM
- Sat. & Sun.: 10:30 AM-3:30 PM

• School Groups:
October-May: by reservation only; 3-week notice required; call 202-633-1071 or 202-633-9287 (TTY); for information, visit the Web at www.mnh.si.edu/education/discoveryroom.htm

The Sant Ocean Hall Tour

2009-11-21T16:00:00Z

Look for our friendly docents known as the Sant Ocean Hall Navigators who will give a tour of the the related exhibition.

Year-Round:
• Most Sat. and Sun.: 11 AM and 2 PM

Note
- Tours subject to docent availability.

Written in Bone Forensic Lab

2009-11-21T16:00:00Z

(for ages 9 and up) The Forensic Lab is a hands-on room where families with children learn that forensic science is far more mysterious and engaging than forensic fiction. Visitors use real human bones to identify and describe the gender and status of people from the past and draw conclusions about their lives.

Entry Procedures:
• Individuals:
- Walk-in. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Year-Round:
- Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri.: 1-5 PM
- Sat. & Sun.: 11 AM-4 PM

• School Groups:
October-May: by reservation only; 3-week notice required; for information and reservations, visit the Web at Forensic Lab or call 202-633-1085 or 202-633-9287 (TTY).

Live Tarantula Feedings

2009-11-21T16:30:00Z

Volunteers conduct tarantula feeding demonstrations, work with live insects that visitors may touch and hold, and answer questions about the many-legged creatures that live in the Insect Zoo.

Year-Round:
• Sat. and Sun.: 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 1:30 PM
• Tues.- Fri.: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 1:30 PM

Note
- Demonstrations offered unless otherwise posted.

Live Tarantula Feedings

2009-11-21T17:30:00Z

Christopher E. Cosans's Owen's Ape and Darwin's Bulldog: Book Signing

2009-11-21T18:00:00Z

Christopher E. Cosans signs copies of his book Owen's Ape and Darwin's Bulldog.

Live Tarantula Feedings

2009-11-21T18:30:00Z

The Sant Ocean Hall Tour

2009-11-21T19:00:00Z

IMAX Films at the Samuel C. Johnson IMAX Theater

2009-11-22T05:00:00Z

For Showtimes and ticketing information visit the Johnson IMAX Theater web site.

Note:
- For after hours shows, use the Constitution Ave. entrance.

The Sant Ocean Hall Navigators

2009-11-22T15:00:00Z

Museum docents welcome visitors, answer questions, and help visitors navigate the exhibition.

Year-Round:

Most days: Beginning at 10 AM and continuing for several hours; for today's schedule, ask at either museum information desk.

Note
- Tours subject to docent availability.

Butterfly Pavilion

2009-11-22T15:15:00Z

Discovery Room

2009-11-22T15:30:00Z

The Sant Ocean Hall Tour

2009-11-22T16:00:00Z

Written in Bone Forensic Lab

2009-11-22T16:00:00Z

Live Tarantula Feedings

2009-11-22T16:30:00Z

Live Tarantula Feedings

2009-11-22T17:30:00Z

Live Tarantula Feedings

2009-11-22T18:30:00Z

The Sant Ocean Hall Tour

2009-11-22T19:00:00Z

IMAX Films at the Samuel C. Johnson IMAX Theater

2009-11-23T05:00:00Z

For Showtimes and ticketing information visit the Johnson IMAX Theater web site.

Note:
- For after hours shows, use the Constitution Ave. entrance.

The Sant Ocean Hall Navigators

2009-11-23T15:00:00Z

Museum docents welcome visitors, answer questions, and help visitors navigate the exhibition.

Year-Round:

Most days: Beginning at 10 AM and continuing for several hours; for today's schedule, ask at either museum information desk.

Note
- Tours subject to docent availability.

Butterfly Pavilion

2009-11-23T15:15:00Z

Written in Bone Forensic Lab

2009-11-23T18:00:00Z

IMAX Films at the Samuel C. Johnson IMAX Theater

2009-11-24T05:00:00Z

For Showtimes and ticketing information visit the Johnson IMAX Theater web site.

Note:
- For after hours shows, use the Constitution Ave. entrance.

The Sant Ocean Hall Navigators

2009-11-24T15:00:00Z

Museum docents welcome visitors, answer questions, and help visitors navigate the exhibition.

Year-Round:

Most days: Beginning at 10 AM and continuing for several hours; for today's schedule, ask at either museum information desk.

Note
- Tours subject to docent availability.

Butterfly Pavilion

2009-11-24T15:15:00Z

Highlights Tours

2009-11-24T15:30:00Z

Look for our friendly docent who will give a tour of the highlights of the museum.

September 8, 2009, through June 2010:
• Tues.-Fri.: 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM

Notes
- Tours subject to docent availability.
- No tours on federal holidays.

Live Tarantula Feedings

2009-11-24T15:30:00Z

Volunteers conduct tarantula feeding demonstrations, work with live insects that visitors may touch and hold, and answer questions about the many-legged creatures that live in the Insect Zoo.

Year-Round:
• Tues.- Fri.: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 1:30 PM
• Sat. and Sun.: 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 1:30 PM

Note
- Demonstrations offered unless otherwise posted.

Dig It! Activities

2009-11-24T16:00:00Z

A museum educator and docent stationed at a cart offer visitors hands-on activities related to soils and answer visitors' questions.

Live Tarantula Feedings

2009-11-24T16:30:00Z

Volunteers conduct tarantula feeding demonstrations, work with live insects that visitors may touch and hold, and answer questions about the many-legged creatures that live in the Insect Zoo.

Year-Round:
• Tues.- Fri.: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 1:30 PM
• Sat. and Sun.: 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 1:30 PM

Note
- Demonstrations offered unless otherwise posted.

Discovery Room

2009-11-24T17:00:00Z

The Discovery Room is a hands-on room for families with children and students. The room features activities using real museum objects and artifacts that allow visitors to explore the natural world at their own pace, guided by their own interests and sense of wonder. Visitors can look at fossils, skulls, shells, and minerals; use a microscope; try on costumes from around the world; and much more. Docents are available to assist and answer questions.

Entry Procedures:
• Individuals:
- For families with children and students. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Year-Round:
- Tues.-Thurs.: 12 Noon-2:30 PM
- Fri.: 10:30 AM-2:30 PM
- Sat. & Sun.: 10:30 AM-3:30 PM

• School Groups:
October-May: by reservation only; 3-week notice required; call 202-633-1071 or 202-633-9287 (TTY); for information, visit the Web at www.mnh.si.edu/education/discoveryroom.htm

Written in Bone Forensic Lab

2009-11-24T18:00:00Z

Highlights Tours

2009-11-24T18:30:00Z

Live Tarantula Feedings

2009-11-24T18:30:00Z

Volunteers conduct tarantula feeding demonstrations, work with live insects that visitors may touch and hold, and answer questions about the many-legged creatures that live in the Insect Zoo.

Year-Round:
• Tues.- Fri.: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 1:30 PM
• Sat. and Sun.: 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 1:30 PM

Note
- Demonstrations offered unless otherwise posted.

IMAX Films at the Samuel C. Johnson IMAX Theater

2009-11-25T05:00:00Z

For Showtimes and ticketing information visit the Johnson IMAX Theater web site.

Note:
- For after hours shows, use the Constitution Ave. entrance.

The Sant Ocean Hall Navigators

2009-11-25T15:00:00Z

Museum docents welcome visitors, answer questions, and help visitors navigate the exhibition.

Year-Round:

Most days: Beginning at 10 AM and continuing for several hours; for today's schedule, ask at either museum information desk.

Note
- Tours subject to docent availability.

Butterfly Pavilion

2009-11-25T15:15:00Z

Highlights Tours

2009-11-25T15:30:00Z

Live Tarantula Feedings

2009-11-25T15:30:00Z

Volunteers conduct tarantula feeding demonstrations, work with live insects that visitors may touch and hold, and answer questions about the many-legged creatures that live in the Insect Zoo.

Year-Round:
• Tues.- Fri.: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 1:30 PM
• Sat. and Sun.: 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 1:30 PM

Note
- Demonstrations offered unless otherwise posted.

Live Tarantula Feedings

2009-11-25T16:30:00Z

Volunteers conduct tarantula feeding demonstrations, work with live insects that visitors may touch and hold, and answer questions about the many-legged creatures that live in the Insect Zoo.

Year-Round:
• Tues.- Fri.: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 1:30 PM
• Sat. and Sun.: 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 1:30 PM

Note
- Demonstrations offered unless otherwise posted.

Discovery Room

2009-11-25T17:00:00Z

The Discovery Room is a hands-on room for families with children and students. The room features activities using real museum objects and artifacts that allow visitors to explore the natural world at their own pace, guided by their own interests and sense of wonder. Visitors can look at fossils, skulls, shells, and minerals; use a microscope; try on costumes from around the world; and much more. Docents are available to assist and answer questions.

Entry Procedures:
• Individuals:
- For families with children and students. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Year-Round:
- Tues.-Thurs.: 12 Noon-2:30 PM
- Fri.: 10:30 AM-2:30 PM
- Sat. & Sun.: 10:30 AM-3:30 PM

• School Groups:
October-May: by reservation only; 3-week notice required; call 202-633-1071 or 202-633-9287 (TTY); for information, visit the Web at www.mnh.si.edu/education/discoveryroom.htm

The Scientist Is In: Ask an Expert

2009-11-25T18:00:00Z

An ocean scientist stationed within the exhibition shows collection specimens or artifacts (including some under the microscope and/or shown on a monitor) and talks with visitors about travels to various locations, field studies, collection of specimens, new discoveries, favorite topics of study, and more.

On the third Wednesday of each month, a NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) scientist is in the exhibition to talk with visitors.

Highlights Tours

2009-11-25T18:30:00Z

Live Tarantula Feedings

2009-11-25T18:30:00Z

Volunteers conduct tarantula feeding demonstrations, work with live insects that visitors may touch and hold, and answer questions about the many-legged creatures that live in the Insect Zoo.

Year-Round:
• Tues.- Fri.: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 1:30 PM
• Sat. and Sun.: 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 1:30 PM

Note
- Demonstrations offered unless otherwise posted.

IMAX Films at the Samuel C. Johnson IMAX Theater

2009-11-26T05:00:00Z

For Showtimes and ticketing information visit the Johnson IMAX Theater web site.

Note:
- For after hours shows, use the Constitution Ave. entrance.

CANCELED - The Sant Ocean Hall Navigators

2009-11-26T15:00:00Z

Butterfly Pavilion

2009-11-26T15:15:00Z

Live Tarantula Feedings

2009-11-26T15:30:00Z

Volunteers conduct tarantula feeding demonstrations, work with live insects that visitors may touch and hold, and answer questions about the many-legged creatures that live in the Insect Zoo.

Year-Round:
• Tues.- Fri.: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 1:30 PM
• Sat. and Sun.: 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 1:30 PM

Note
- Demonstrations offered unless otherwise posted.

Live Tarantula Feedings

2009-11-26T16:30:00Z

Volunteers conduct tarantula feeding demonstrations, work with live insects that visitors may touch and hold, and answer questions about the many-legged creatures that live in the Insect Zoo.

Year-Round:
• Tues.- Fri.: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 1:30 PM
• Sat. and Sun.: 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 1:30 PM

Note
- Demonstrations offered unless otherwise posted.

CANCELED - Discovery Room

2009-11-26T17:00:00Z

CANCELED - Written in Bone Forensic Lab

2009-11-26T18:00:00Z

Live Tarantula Feedings

2009-11-26T18:30:00Z

Volunteers conduct tarantula feeding demonstrations, work with live insects that visitors may touch and hold, and answer questions about the many-legged creatures that live in the Insect Zoo.

Year-Round:
• Tues.- Fri.: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 1:30 PM
• Sat. and Sun.: 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 1:30 PM

Note
- Demonstrations offered unless otherwise posted.

IMAX Films at the Samuel C. Johnson IMAX Theater

2009-11-27T05:00:00Z

For Showtimes and ticketing information visit the Johnson IMAX Theater web site.

Note:
- For after hours shows, use the Constitution Ave. entrance.

The Sant Ocean Hall Navigators

2009-11-27T15:00:00Z

Museum docents welcome visitors, answer questions, and help visitors navigate the exhibition.

Year-Round:

Most days: Beginning at 10 AM and continuing for several hours; for today's schedule, ask at either museum information desk.

Note
- Tours subject to docent availability.

Butterfly Pavilion

2009-11-27T15:15:00Z

Discovery Room

2009-11-27T15:30:00Z

CANCELED - Highlights Tours

2009-11-27T15:30:00Z

Live Tarantula Feedings

2009-11-27T15:30:00Z

Volunteers conduct tarantula feeding demonstrations, work with live insects that visitors may touch and hold, and answer questions about the many-legged creatures that live in the Insect Zoo.

Year-Round:
• Tues.- Fri.: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 1:30 PM
• Sat. and Sun.: 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 1:30 PM

Note
- Demonstrations offered unless otherwise posted.

Live Tarantula Feedings

2009-11-27T16:30:00Z

Volunteers conduct tarantula feeding demonstrations, work with live insects that visitors may touch and hold, and answer questions about the many-legged creatures that live in the Insect Zoo.

Year-Round:
• Tues.- Fri.: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 1:30 PM
• Sat. and Sun.: 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 1:30 PM

Note
- Demonstrations offered unless otherwise posted.

Written in Bone Forensic Lab

2009-11-27T18:00:00Z

CANCELED - Highlights Tours

2009-11-27T18:30:00Z

Live Tarantula Feedings

2009-11-27T18:30:00Z

Volunteers conduct tarantula feeding demonstrations, work with live insects that visitors may touch and hold, and answer questions about the many-legged creatures that live in the Insect Zoo.

Year-Round:
• Tues.- Fri.: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 1:30 PM
• Sat. and Sun.: 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 1:30 PM

Note
- Demonstrations offered unless otherwise posted.

IMAX Films at the Samuel C. Johnson IMAX Theater

2009-11-28T05:00:00Z

For Showtimes and ticketing information visit the Johnson IMAX Theater web site.

Note:
- For after hours shows, use the Constitution Ave. entrance.

The Sant Ocean Hall Navigators

2009-11-28T15:00:00Z

Museum docents welcome visitors, answer questions, and help visitors navigate the exhibition.

Year-Round:

Most days: Beginning at 10 AM and continuing for several hours; for today's schedule, ask at either museum information desk.

Note
- Tours subject to docent availability.

Butterfly Pavilion

2009-11-28T15:15:00Z

Discovery Room

2009-11-28T15:30:00Z

The Sant Ocean Hall Tour

2009-11-28T16:00:00Z

Written in Bone Forensic Lab

2009-11-28T16:00:00Z

Live Tarantula Feedings

2009-11-28T16:30:00Z

Live Tarantula Feedings

2009-11-28T17:30:00Z

Live Tarantula Feedings

2009-11-28T18:30:00Z

CANCELED - The Sant Ocean Hall Tour

2009-11-28T19:00:00Z

IMAX Films at the Samuel C. Johnson IMAX Theater

2009-11-29T05:00:00Z

For Showtimes and ticketing information visit the Johnson IMAX Theater web site.

Note:
- For after hours shows, use the Constitution Ave. entrance.

The Sant Ocean Hall Navigators

2009-11-29T15:00:00Z

Museum docents welcome visitors, answer questions, and help visitors navigate the exhibition.

Year-Round:

Most days: Beginning at 10 AM and continuing for several hours; for today's schedule, ask at either museum information desk.

Note
- Tours subject to docent availability.

Butterfly Pavilion

2009-11-29T15:15:00Z

Discovery Room

2009-11-29T15:30:00Z

The Sant Ocean Hall Tour

2009-11-29T16:00:00Z

Written in Bone Forensic Lab

2009-11-29T16:00:00Z

Live Tarantula Feedings

2009-11-29T16:30:00Z

Live Tarantula Feedings

2009-11-29T17:30:00Z

Live Tarantula Feedings

2009-11-29T18:30:00Z

The Sant Ocean Hall Tour

2009-11-29T19:00:00Z

IMAX Films at the Samuel C. Johnson IMAX Theater

2009-11-30T05:00:00Z

For Showtimes and ticketing information visit the Johnson IMAX Theater web site.

Note:
- For after hours shows, use the Constitution Ave. entrance.

The Sant Ocean Hall Navigators

2009-11-30T15:00:00Z

Museum docents welcome visitors, answer questions, and help visitors navigate the exhibition.

Year-Round:

Most days: Beginning at 10 AM and continuing for several hours; for today's schedule, ask at either museum information desk.

Note
- Tours subject to docent availability.

Butterfly Pavilion

2009-11-30T15:15:00Z

Written in Bone Forensic Lab

2009-11-30T18:00:00Z

IMAX Films at the Samuel C. Johnson IMAX Theater

2009-12-01T05:00:00Z

For Showtimes and ticketing information visit the Johnson IMAX Theater web site.

Note:
- For after hours shows, use the Constitution Ave. entrance.

The Sant Ocean Hall Navigators

2009-12-01T15:00:00Z

Museum docents welcome visitors, answer questions, and help visitors navigate the exhibition.

Year-Round:

Most days: Beginning at 10 AM and continuing for several hours; for today's schedule, ask at either museum information desk.

Note
- Tours subject to docent availability.

Butterfly Pavilion

2009-12-01T15:15:00Z

Highlights Tours

2009-12-01T15:30:00Z

Live Tarantula Feedings

2009-12-01T15:30:00Z

Volunteers conduct tarantula feeding demonstrations, work with live insects that visitors may touch and hold, and answer questions about the many-legged creatures that live in the Insect Zoo.

Year-Round:
• Tues.- Fri.: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 1:30 PM
• Sat. and Sun.: 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 1:30 PM

Note
- Demonstrations offered unless otherwise posted.

Dig It! Activities

2009-12-01T16:00:00Z

A museum educator and docent stationed at a cart offer visitors hands-on activities related to soils and answer visitors' questions.

Live Tarantula Feedings

2009-12-01T16:30:00Z

Volunteers conduct tarantula feeding demonstrations, work with live insects that visitors may touch and hold, and answer questions about the many-legged creatures that live in the Insect Zoo.

Year-Round:
• Tues.- Fri.: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 1:30 PM
• Sat. and Sun.: 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 1:30 PM

Note
- Demonstrations offered unless otherwise posted.

Discovery Room

2009-12-01T17:00:00Z

The Discovery Room is a hands-on room for families with children and students. The room features activities using real museum objects and artifacts that allow visitors to explore the natural world at their own pace, guided by their own interests and sense of wonder. Visitors can look at fossils, skulls, shells, and minerals; use a microscope; try on costumes from around the world; and much more. Docents are available to assist and answer questions.

Entry Procedures:
• Individuals:
- For families with children and students. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Year-Round:
- Tues.-Thurs.: 12 Noon-2:30 PM
- Fri.: 10:30 AM-2:30 PM
- Sat. & Sun.: 10:30 AM-3:30 PM

• School Groups:
October-May: by reservation only; 3-week notice required; call 202-633-1071 or 202-633-9287 (TTY); for information, visit the Web at www.mnh.si.edu/education/discoveryroom.htm

Written in Bone Forensic Lab

2009-12-01T18:00:00Z

Live Tarantula Feedings

2009-12-01T18:30:00Z

Volunteers conduct tarantula feeding demonstrations, work with live insects that visitors may touch and hold, and answer questions about the many-legged creatures that live in the Insect Zoo.

Year-Round:
• Tues.- Fri.: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 1:30 PM
• Sat. and Sun.: 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 1:30 PM

Note
- Demonstrations offered unless otherwise posted.