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Museum entrance - Go to Visitor Information Hours:
10 am - 6 pm daily, except Tuesdays. Last admission at 5 pm. Closed Tuesdays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.

Location:
The Marian Koshland Science Museum is located in NW Washington, DC at the corner of 6th and E Streets, NW. The closest Metro stations are: Gallery Place/Chinatown, served by the Red, Green, and Yellow lines; and Judiciary Square, served by the Red line.

Admissions:
Adults: $5; Seniors (65+), Active Duty Military (w/ ID), Students (w/ ID), Children (ages 5 - 18): $3

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Museum entrance - Go to Visitor InformationSafe Drinking Water Is Essential

Over 1 billion people lack access to safe drinking water worldwide. What can be done? Learn more about this problem and explore possible solutions in this virtual exhibition.
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Events at the Museum
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Free Family Day: Pollinators: What's the Buzz?
Learn about the effects of the decline of pollinators – insects, birds, bats, and other animals that carry pollen from the male to the female parts of flower – at a free family day.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Mosquitoes and Larvae and Ticks, Oh My!
Celebrate the start of summer and kick off Mosquito Awareness Week with a free family day at the museum! This free family day will feature live insects, important safety tips for mosquito and tick season, and fun take-home materials. Free.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Bacteria Lab: What's growing in our homes? Week 1 of 2
What kinds of bacteria are growing in your sink or your refrigerator? How about on your keyboard at work? Does your soap really reduce the amount of bacteria on your hands? Find out by being an investigative scientist in your own home or workplace! Week one of two.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Bacteria Lab: What's growing in our homes? Week 2 of 2
During this second part of our two-part bacteria lab program, participants will share their scientific endeavors from the previous week. Dr. Keith Lampel returns to answer questions about participants’ lab findings and to discuss recent research at the FDA, new technologies, and new initiatives in food safety.

Information on HIV

What is the impact of the AIDS pandemic and what can be done? More

Group Tours

Conveniently located in downtown Washington, D.C., the Koshland Science Museum offers free bus parking, discounted rates, and flexible tour hours. More
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