Exhibition

Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center

Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History—the science, researchers, and collections—out from behind the scenes. Visitors can use microscopes, handle some of the 6,000 collection objects, solve science puzzles, and even meet a scientist. In Q?rius visitors can unleash their curiosity with surprising results.

Hours:

  • Friday – 1 to 4 p.m. (last Friday of every month 1 to 7 p.m.)
  • Saturday – 1 to 4 p.m.

On View At

Exterior of the National Museum of Natural History with a large central dome and facade facing the National Mall
The world's most popular natural history museum is dedicated to understanding the natural world and our place in it.
Location
Washington, DC
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily