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10:00 a.m - 5:30 p.m., including holidays with the exception of December 25th and January 20th when we are closed to the public. Google Map. Visitors may enter from the National Mall on Madison Drive or Constitution Ave. Admission is FREE. Tickets are not required.
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Stroll amid live butterflies and exotic plants in this tropical oasis. Now open Sunday through Thursday. Registration is now open for school programs through January 31, 2025! We offer in-person and online standards-aligned programs designed for grades K to 12.
Open seven days a week. 10:00 a.m - 5:30 p.m., including holidays with the exception of December 25th when we are closed to the public. Google Map. Visitors may enter from the National Mall on Madison Drive or Constitution Ave. Admission is FREE. Tickets are not required.
Its regular hours are 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., but hours are extended during the spring and summer with a closing time of 7:30 p.m. The museum is open every day of the year except Dec. 25. The most convenient way to reach the museum is via public transportation.
Open Sunday through Thursday First timed entry: 10:15 a.m. Last timed entry: 4:45 p.m. (Changes may occur without notice. Please check at the museum ticket desk.) Ticket Prices for Butterfly Pavilion: Adults (13-59): $8.00 Seniors (60+): $7.00 Children (2 to 12): $7.00 Tuesdays: Free NO REFUNDS, NO EXCHANGES.
Delve into the fascinating story of our planet, from its fiery beginnings through billions of years of transformation, and explore life on Earth through exhibitions and activities, collection objects and research that happens in the lab and in the field.