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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

Notifications

Saturday, October 24: Q?rius will only be open from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. for the family program "A Safari Adventure with WETA PBS Kids & the National Museum of Natural History!" Learn more about the program here: A Safari Adventure with WETA PBS Kids & the National Museum of Natural History! | Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Saturday, October 31: Q?rius will only be open from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. for the family program "The World & Me: Bat Week Extravaganza with special guests…Arachnids!" Learn more about the program here: The World & Me: Bat Week Extravaganza with special guests…Arachnids! | Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Saturday, November 7: Q?rius will only be open from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. for the family program "The World and Me: National Bison Day" Learn more about the program here: The World and Me: National Bison Day | Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History