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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 out from behind the scenes.

American Hoverfly Museum Specimen

You can explore this American Hoverfly and 6,000 other items.

Carnival Lion Mask

You can explore this Carnival Lion Mask and 6,000 other items.

Fri - Sat
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Saturday, September 12: Q?rius will only be open from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. for the family program "World & Me: Pulse with Company E and Sound Impact." Learn more about the program here: https://naturalhistory.si.edu/events/world-me-pulse-company-e-and-sound…