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From the Smithsonian Museums

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To Bridge Heritage and Science, the Smithsonian’s Inclusive Education Programs Empower Learners Through Culture and Community

Through Indigenous weaving workshops and environmental science projects, the Smithsonian engages in co-learning projects to support culturally responsive education

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This Fall at the Museum: Fossils, Fossils and More Fossils!

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Celebrate Cellphones, Birds and Old Jazz Favorites at the National Museum of Natural History this May and June

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Meet the Smithsonian Fellow Alumni Helping to Save the Planet

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Celebrate Planets Near and Far This April

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Enjoy Cherry Blossoms and More Natural History Programs this March

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day With the Ocean’s Oddest Couples and More Natural History Programs This February

The National Museum of Natural History rotunda is lit up with green garlands hanging from the balconies, with the elephant standing the the middle of the image.

Deck the Halls With Nature Crafts and More Natural History Programs This December

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Get Up Close With Bat Specimens and More Natural History Programs This October

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Discover How Domesticating Dogs Influenced Human Evolution and Other Natural History Programs This May

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Discover Why Animals Need the Dark and Other Natural History Programs This April

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Explore Viral Bat Research and More Natural History Programs This March

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Viking Women and Black-Footed Ferrets Are Coming to the Museum This Holiday Season

A tan-colored skull and spine sticks out of a sandy surface. The jaws of the elongated skull are studded with sharp teeth that are angled at the viewer.

This November, Be Thankful for Specialty Spirits and Ancient Sea Monsters

A tan woolly mammoth skeleton facing left bends its front legs and tilts its tusks towards the bottom of the frame.

Celebrate Fabulous Fossils and More Natural History Programs This October

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Get to Know the Planet’s Pollinators and More Natural History Programs This June

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Celebrate Black Birders Week and More Natural History Programs This May

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Explore How Chimpanzees Perceive Gender and More Natural History Programs This April

A small bonfire burns in the foreground with a sunset in the background.

Explore How Fire Shaped Human Evolution and More Natural History Programs This March

Three black and white acorn woodpeckers perched on a branch with wings spread.

Discover How Animals Show Their Love and Other Natural History Programs This February

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