Marian Koshland Science Museum, Science museum in Washington, D.C., United States.
The Marian Koshland Science Museum is a science museum in Washington, D.C. that focuses on interactive exhibits about environmental science, public health, and technological innovation. The space shows how scientific principles work across different areas and what impact they have on our world.
The National Academy of Sciences founded this educational center in 2004 to share scientific knowledge with the public. The institution went through a major transformation in 2017 that changed its direction and operations.
The museum connects scientific research with everyday concerns by showing how studies become real solutions that affect society. Visitors see how research findings help shape important decisions that matter to countries and the world.
A visit lets you experiment hands-on with demonstrations and experience complex topics in understandable ways. Afternoons offer more space to work through the interactive stations at your own pace.
The museum operates specialized lab spaces like Earth Lab and Life Lab where visitors work with current scientific challenges through hands-on activities. These rooms offer a deeper look at problems that scientists are actively working to solve today.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 2004
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Monday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +12023341201
Email: ksm@nas.edu
Website: https://koshland-science-museum.org
GPS coordinates: 38.89640,-77.01950
Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:45
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