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Science on a Sphere

One-Time Events Come explore our blue planet with NMNH Ocean Educators. Through NOAA’s Science on a Sphere technology, you’ll encounter a series of interactive visualizations projected on the Sant Ocean Hall’s giant globe. Watch sea turtles migrate coast to coast, track ships through global waters in real-time, explore the changing climate patterns shaping our planet, and much more! Sponsor: Natural History Museum. Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: 1st Floor, The Sant Ocean Hall. Cost: Free and open to the public. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Related Exhibition: The Sant Ocean Hall. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Topics: Science & Nature. Thursday, March 28, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Ship to Shore: Live from the NOAA Vessel Nancy Foster

One-Time Events Travel with us to the middle of the Gulf of Mexico as we chat—live—with scientists on board the NOAA Vessel Nancy Foster while they work to restore habitats at the bottom of the ocean. Sponsor: Natural History Museum. Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: 1st Floor, Explorer Theater, The Sant Ocean Hall. Cost: Free and open to the public. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Related Events: Event repeats from 2:30 - 3:00 PM. Related Exhibition: The Sant Ocean Hll. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Featured Event: Museum Level Featured Event. Topics: Science & Nature. Thursday, March 28, 2024, 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM.

The App Age: Where did cellphone applications come from?

One-Time Events Technology is always evolving, and the cellphone is one of the fastest spreading technologies in the world. What are the ancestors of your cellphone apps? Which technologies are still used today, either for nostalgia or for their technical value? Come talk to anthropology graduate student Paige Gavin about our cultural use of cellphones, and explore the old objects that we used to have before cellphones. Sponsor: Natural History Museum. Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: 2nd Floor, Cellphone exhibition. Cost: Free and open to the public. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Related Exhibition: Cellphone: Unseen Connections, 2nd Floor. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Featured Event: Museum Level Featured Event. Topics: Science & Nature. Thursday, March 28, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Ship to Shore: Live from the NOAA Vessel Nancy Foster

One-Time Events Travel with us to the middle of the Gulf of Mexico as we chat—live—with scientists on board the NOAA Vessel Nancy Foster while they work to restore habitats at the bottom of the ocean. Sponsor: Natural History Museum. Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: 1st Floor, Explorer Theater, The Sant Ocean Hall. Cost: Free and open to the public. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Related Exhibition: The Sant Ocean Hll. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Featured Event: Museum Level Featured Event. Topics: Science & Nature. Thursday, March 28, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM.

Ocean Explorer Theater Spotlight

One-Time Events Looking for a deeper dive into ocean topics like animal adaptations, behavior, biodiversity, or ecology? Come and join one of our Ocean Educators in Explorer Theater to watch short videos, explore specimens, and learn more about our blue planet! Sponsor: Natural History Museum. Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: 1st Floor, Explorer Theater in the Sant Ocean Hall. Cost: Free and open to the public. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Related Exhibition: The Sant Ocean Hall. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Topics: Science & Nature. Friday, March 29, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

DC Premiere - FARMING WHILE BLACK

One-Time Events In 1910, Black farmers owned 14 percent of all American farmland. Over the intervening decades, that number fell below two percent, the result of racism, discrimination, and dispossession. FARMING WHILE BLACK examines this historical plight of Black farmers in the United States and the rising generation of Black farmers reclaiming their their agricultural heritage and reconnecting with their ancestral roots. The film chronicles the work of co-founder of Soul Fire Farm in upstate New York, Leah Penniman, and two other Black farmers and the impact of their work, collectively, as leaders in sustainable agriculture and food justice movements.  A conversation with Leah Penniman (Film Subject; Author) and Mark Decena (Director) will follow. This program is presented with the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital as part of the 2024 Festival.  Directed by Mark Decena | Runtime: 75 min. | Year: 2023 | Country: USA This free program is open to the public and will take place at the National Museum of… Sponsor: Natural History Museum. Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Baird Auditorium (Ground Floor). Cost: Free; registration is requested. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/39991489/dc-premiere-farming-while-black-washington-national-museum-of-natural-history. Categories: Films. After Five. Event Group: Race and Our Shared Future. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Featured Event: Museum Level Featured Event. Topics: Science & Nature. Friday, March 29, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. For more info visit www.etix.com.

Play Date at NMNH: Investigating Insects

One-Time Events Join us on Tuesdays for special family play dates with museum educators! Tuesday, April 2 is all about insects! Families can make close observations of select pieces from our insect collection, learn about what makes an insect an insect, and create their own take-home craft to help them remember key physical traits of insects!  The event is part of our drop-in program, Play Date at NMNH. Play Date at NMNH is a program designed for early learners (ages 0-5) and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in mind, but all ages are welcome. Location: This program is held in Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center, on the Ground Floor of the museum. Please enter through the Constitution Avenue entrance. Q?rius is located on the right as you enter the museum.  Accessibility: Access services such as American Sign Language interpretation, real-time captioning (CART), or audio-description are available with advanced notice. However, accommodations may not be possible… Sponsor: Natural History Museum. Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center (Ground Floor). Cost: Free. Categories: Kids & Families. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Topics: Science & Nature. Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

An Evening With Cady Coleman and Ido Mizrahy

One-Time Events In the next decade, NASA will send astronauts to Mars for the first time. Separated from Earth, and unable to communicate with ground in real time, crew members will experience extreme isolation that could gravely affect their three-year journey. Space: The Longest Goodbye, a Sundance-premiering documentary, follows a savvy NASA psychologist tasked with protecting daring space explorers.   Join the National Museum of Natural History and Sant Director Kirk Johnson in conversation with former astronaut and museum board member Cady Coleman and film director Ido Mizrahy as they discuss and show clips from the film. Register here. About the film: In the next decade, NASA intends to send astronauts to Mars for the first time. To succeed, crew members will have to overcome unprecedented life-threatening challenges. And while many of these hazards are physical, the most elusive are psychological. Throughout their three-year absence, crew members won’t be able to communicate with Earth in real time due to the… Sponsor: Natural History Museum. Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: National Museum of Natural History (Ground Floor). Cost: Free; registration is required. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/88911493/an-evening-with-cady-coleman-and-ido-mizrahy-washington-national-museum-of-natural-history. Categories: After Five. Lectures & Discussions. Event Group: Cosmic Journey. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Featured Event: Museum Level Featured Event. Central OPA use ONLY. Topics: Science & Nature. Thursday, April 11, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:15 PM. For more info visit www.etix.com.

Play Date @ NMNH: Deep Time Takeover!

One-Time Events Join us for a special Play Date as we celebrate "Week of the Young Child" in the Deep Time museum exhibit with friends from around the Smithsonian!  Experience the David H. Koch Hall of Fossils tailored to our earliest learners! Educators from Hirshhorn, National Zoo, Air & Space, and other Smithsonian museums will join us with hands-on and play experiences throughout Deep Time. Come make close observations of fossils, play in fossil-inspired ways, and join us for a special early learner march through Deep Time!  The event is part of our drop-in program, Play Date at NMNH. Play Date at NMNH is a program designed for early learners (ages 0-5) and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in mind, but all ages are welcome. Location: This program is held in the David H. Koch Hall of Fossils - Deep Time exhibit on the 1st floor of the museum.   Accessibility: Access services such as American Sign Language interpretation, real-time captioning (CART), or audio-description are… Sponsor: Natural History Museum. Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: 1st Floor, David H. Koch Hall of Fossils - Deep Time. Cost: Free. Categories: Kids & Families. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Featured Event: Central OPA use ONLY. Topics: Science & Nature. Friday, April 12, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Play Date at NMNH: Lights, Color, Action!

One-Time Events Join us on Tuesdays for special family play dates with museum educators! Tuesday, April 16 is all about exploring bioluminescent animals! Did you know that many animals in the ocean (and even some animals on land) are able to produce and give off light? Living organisms that can produce and emit light are called bioluminescent. During this Play Date at NMNH, families will learn reasons different reasons why bioluminescence might be important, make observations of different bioluminescent animals, and play with light in different ways. We are also excited to welcome educators from the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden to explore light with us. Come and join us for a fun time learning through play, art, and exploration! The event is part of our drop-in program, Play Date at NMNH. Play Date at NMNH is a program designed for early learners (ages 0-5) and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in mind, but all ages are welcome. Location: This program is held in the… Sponsor: Natural History Museum. Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: 1st Floor, Explorer Theater in the Sant Ocean Hall. Cost: Free. Categories: Kids & Families. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Featured Event: Museum Level Featured Event. Topics: Science & Nature. Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Life on a Sustainable Planet: Exploring and Understanding Our Natural World - Natural Science Symposium

One-Time Events Life on a Sustainable Planet: Exploring and Understanding Our Natural World In celebration of Earth Day 2024, former fellows of the NMNH Dr. Peter Buck Fellowship program will present short talks related to their own science journeys. The symposium will offer an opportunity for the Smithsonian Science community and the public to network and hear from science leaders of the future on how their work is contributing to exploring and understanding our natural world.   Free to the public, the symposium will feature expert speakers on topics such as: Assessing Global Change , Exploring and Understanding Biodiversity , Understanding Earth’s Origin and Evolution , Humans in the 21st Century, *This is a hybrid event. Livestream information to come. Please register to let us know you're coming. This program is part of a series of events at the National Museum of Natural History celebrating Earth Day: Life on a Sustainable Planet: Exploring and Understanding our Natural World. Sponsor: Natural History Museum. Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Baird Auditorium. Cost: This free program is open to the public. By submitting your registration you'll help us prepare for this event and receive updates and reminders related to the program. Categories: Lectures & Discussions. Webcasts & Online. Event Group: Earth Optimism LSP. Related Events: Life on a Sustainable Planet: Exploring and Understanding our Natural World, Events Celebrating Earth Day: Natural Science Symposium (Thursday, April 18) , Natural Science Careers Workshop for Undergraduates (Friday, April 19) , The World & Me Family Program: Exploring Earth's Diversity (Saturday, April 20). Accessibility: ASL-interpreted program. Wheelchair accessible. Featured Event: Museum Level Featured Event. Topics: Science & Nature. Thursday, April 18, 2024, 10:30 AM – 5:15 PM.

Natural Science Careers Workshop for Undergraduates

One-Time Events Save the date for an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students! Are you curious about the variety of careers at museum and research institutions? , Are you interested in opportunities in natural history? , Do you want to pursue a career in biodiversity, conservation, or environmental science but want to learn more? Join us for a free workshop to learn about, and prepare for, careers in natural science. The full-day workshop, including a catered lunch and reception, is designed to help you learn about navigating a pathway to the career you want. Attendees will have an opportunity to network with natural science professionals, learn about internship and fellowship opportunities, and experience what it’s like to work behind-the-scenes at the National Museum of Natural History. Registration is required. Deadline to apply is April 12, 2024, or until filled. Spaces are limited and acceptance will be first-come-first-served. Apply today! Agenda  10:30 - 11:30 a.m.    Check-in, welcome, and continental… Sponsor: Natural History Museum. Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius: The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center. Cost: Free, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops. Event Group: Earth Optimism LSP. Related Events: Life on a Sustainable Planet: Exploring and Understanding our Natural World, Events Celebrating Earth Day: Natural Science Symposium (Thursday, April 18) , Natural Science Careers Workshop for Undergraduates (Friday, April 19) , The World & Me Family Program: Exploring Earth's Diversity (Saturday, April 20). Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. ASL-interpreted program. Featured Event: Museum Level Featured Event. Topics: Science & Nature. Friday, April 19, 2024, 10:30 AM – 5:15 PM.

The World & Me: Exploring Earth's Diversity with Company E and Sound Impact

One-Time Events Join us for a special The World & Me as we celebrate diversity found in nature, movement, and the planet we call home with local dancers from Company | E, musicians from Sound Impact, science students from local colleges, and educators from the National Museum of Natural History. Watch a performance titled Letters to Earth* and explore different hands-on activities with museum specimens, microscopes, and more, to learn about DNA and some of the tiny and large organisms we share the Earth with. *Check back soon for a detailed schedule of events including times for the performance and times for hands-on exploring! This program is part of a series of events at the National Museum of Natural History celebrating Earth Day: Life on a Sustainable Planet: Exploring and Understanding our Natural World. More about Letters to Earth The Earth is made of the magic of nature. Wondrous ecosystems – biomes – which make up the world we call home. For one special morning, the dancers and storytellers of Company | E and the… Sponsor: Natural History Museum. Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor. Cost: Free and open to the public. Registration is requested but not required. By submitting your registration you'll help us prepare for this event and receive updates and reminders related to the program. Categories: Kids & Families. Performances. Event Group: Music Event. Earth Optimism LSP. Related Events: Life on a Sustainable Planet: Exploring and Understanding our Natural World, Events Celebrating Earth Day: Natural Science Symposium (Thursday, April 18) , Natural Science Careers Workshop for Undergraduates (Friday, April 19) , The World & Me Family Program: Exploring Earth's Diversity (Saturday, April 20). Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Featured Event: Central OPA use ONLY. Museum Level Featured Event. Topics: Science & Nature. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Play Date at NMNH: Exploring Color with Rocks & Minerals

One-Time Events Join us on Tuesdays for special family play dates with museum educators! Come explore our colorful planet on Tuesday, April 23 through different rocks & minerals! During this Play Date at NMNH, families will be able to use their sense of sight and touch to make observations of different minerals from our collection.  The event is part of our drop-in program, Play Date at NMNH. Play Date at NMNH is a program designed for early learners (ages 0-5) and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in mind, but all ages are welcome. Location: This program is held in Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center, on the Ground Floor of the museum. Please enter through the Constitution Avenue entrance. Q?rius is located on the right as you enter the museum.  Accessibility: Access services such as American Sign Language interpretation, real-time captioning (CART), or audio-description are available with advanced notice. However, accommodations may not be possible with less… Sponsor: Natural History Museum. Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center (Ground Floor). Cost: Free. Categories: Kids & Families. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Topics: Science & Nature. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Play Date at NMNH: Colorful Corals

One-Time Events Join us on Tuesdays for special family play dates with museum educators! Tuesday, April 30 is all about exploring coral reefs! Families will learn about coral polyps (the tiny animals that help to build-up the reef), create their own artwork inspired by coral reefs, and look up close at coral specimens from the museum’s collection.  The event is part of our drop-in program, Play Date at NMNH. Play Date at NMNH is a program designed for early learners (ages 0-5) and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in mind, but all ages are welcome. Location: This program is held in the Explorer Theater in the Sant Ocean Hall on the 1st floor of the museum.   Accessibility: Access services such as American Sign Language interpretation, real-time captioning (CART), or audio-description are available with advanced notice. However, accommodations may not be possible with less than two-weeks advanced notice. To request this service, please call (202) 633-5238 or e-mail… Sponsor: Natural History Museum. Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: 1st Floor, Explorer Theater in Sant Ocean Hall. Cost: Free. Categories: Kids & Families. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Topics: Science & Nature. Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

The World and Me: Amphibian Week Kickoff Celebration with the USDA Forest Service and Friends!

One-Time Events Learn more about your place in the world through explorations of nature and culture. Come celebrate Amphibian Week with a special kickoff event at The World & Me inside Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center! Join us Saturday, May 4th, as we learn about amphibians with our friends from the USDA Forest Service, US Navy, US Geological Survey, and more. Families with learners of all ages will be invited to explore different stations, see live amphibians, and explore play, art, and related museum collections.  This is a drop-in event. Families can drop in anytime from 10:00am - 12:30pm and stay for as long as your family would like. No registration is required. Cost: Free. Location: Meet at the entrace of Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center, on the Ground Floor of the museum. Q?rius is located next to the Constitution Avenue entrance. Accessibility: Access services such as American Sign Language interpretation, real-time captioning (CART), or audio-description are… Sponsor: Natural History Museum. Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center, Ground Floor. Cost: Free. Categories: Kids & Families. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Featured Event: Central OPA use ONLY. Topics: Science & Nature. Saturday, May 4, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.

Play Date at NMNH: At Home in a Habitat

One-Time Events Join us on Tuesdays for special family play dates with museum educators! On Tuesday, May 7, explore the different needs animals have that keep them safe and healthy in their habitat. During this Play Date at NMNH, families will practice identifying needs of animals and create habitats out of different play materials.  The event is part of our drop-in program, Play Date at NMNH. Play Date at NMNH is a program designed for early learners (ages 0-5) and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in mind, but all ages are welcome. Location: This program is held in Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center, on the Ground Floor of the museum. Please enter through the Constitution Avenue entrance. Q?rius is located on the right as you enter the museum.  Accessibility: Access services such as American Sign Language interpretation, real-time captioning (CART), or audio-description are available with advanced notice. However, accommodations may not be possible with less… Sponsor: Natural History Museum. Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center (Ground Floor). Cost: Free. Categories: Kids & Families. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Topics: Science & Nature. Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Play Date at NMNH: Beguiling Birds

One-Time Events Join us on Tuesdays for special family play dates with museum educators! Tuesday, May 14, is all about coastal birds! Together families will engage in different interactions to learn about birds that live near the sea or water. Come and join us for a fun time learning through play and exploration! The event is part of our drop-in program, Play Date at NMNH. Play Date at NMNH is a program designed for early learners and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in mind, but all ages are welcome. Location: This program is held in Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center, on the Ground Floor of the museum. Please enter through the Constitution Avenue entrance. Q?rius is located on the right as you enter the museum. Accessibility: Access services such as American Sign Language interpretation, real-time captioning (CART), or audio-description are available with advanced notice. However, accommodations may not be possible with less than two-weeks advanced notice.… Sponsor: Natural History Museum. Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center (Ground Floor). Cost: Free. Categories: Kids & Families. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Topics: Science & Nature. Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Play Date at NMNH: Habitat Focus - Pollinator Garden!

One-Time Events Join us on Tuesdays for special family play dates with museum educators! On Tuesday, May 21, we will take a closer look at some of the flowers and insects that can be found outside the museum in the Pollinator Garden! During this Play Date at NMNH, families will make close observations of different museum specimens, make their own artwork inspired by the Pollinator Garden, and leave with a learning invitation to explore the garden as a family.  The event is part of our drop-in program, Play Date at NMNH. Play Date at NMNH is a program designed for early learners (ages 0-5) and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in mind, but all ages are welcome. Location: This program is held in Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center, on the Ground Floor of the museum. Please enter through the Constitution Avenue entrance. Q?rius is located on the right as you enter the museum.  Accessibility: Access services such as American Sign Language interpretation, real-time… Sponsor: Natural History Museum. Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center (Ground Floor). Cost: Free. Categories: Kids & Families. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Topics: Science & Nature. Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Play Date at NMNH: Birdwatching!

One-Time Events Join us on Tuesdays for special family play dates with museum educators! On Tuesday, May 28, we invite you to join us to celebrate Black Birders Week! Together through play and art-making, families will engage in different ways to observe and record their own observations of birds they see outside (or even inside) the museum. Come and join us for a fun time learning through play and exploration! The event is part of our drop-in program, Play Date at NMNH. Play Date at NMNH is a program designed for early learners and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in mind, but all ages are welcome. Location: This program is held in Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center, on the Ground Floor of the museum. Please enter through the Constitution Avenue entrance. Q?rius is located on the right as you enter the museum. Accessibility: Access services such as American Sign Language interpretation, real-time captioning (CART), or audio-description are available with… Sponsor: Natural History Museum. Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center (Ground Floor). Cost: Free. Categories: Kids & Families. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Topics: Science & Nature. Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.