Maximize your students’ engagement in hands-on research with the Naturalist Center’s 36,000 object hands-on collection of natural history objects, 6,500 books, and scientific equipment.

Students explore collections to do scientific investigations similar to those done by Museum scientists. Through individual investigation, students can become true scientists, uncovering exciting natural history secrets. By working first-hand with animals, rocks, minerals, bones, and other objects in the collections prepared specifically for scientific study, students expand their curiosity and their skills in conducting investigations.

741 Miller Dr., SE, Suite G2
Leesburg, VA 20175

http://www.mnh.si.edu/education/fieldtrip/planned_programs/naturalist_center/