Science Exhibitions This Week in Washington, DC worth going out for.

There's a version of this city that empties at six and another that doesn't, and I only pay attention to the second one.

I keep track of science exhibitions in Washington, DC and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Daytime Solar Observing

Daytime Solar Observing

Fri, Oct 9 · 12:00 PM

Southwest Washington

Free guided solar viewing

The American Story

The American Story

Mon, Oct 5 · 10:00 AM

Northwest Washington

AI-guided journey through America

Sungazing

Sungazing

Fri, Oct 9 · 12:00 PM

Southwest Washington

Solar telescope viewing

Observe the Sun

Observe the Sun

Fri, Oct 9 · 12:00 PM

Southwest Washington

Free solar telescope viewing

Curious George: Let's Get Curious! Exhibition

Curious George: Let's Get Curious! Exhibition

Northwest Washington

hands-on STEM adventures

Anticipated Re-Opening: Galleries at the National Air and Space Museum

Anticipated Re-Opening: Galleries at the National Air and Space Museum

Mon, Oct 5 · 10:00 AM

Southwest Washington

Aviation & space history

A Wild Race Against Time Art Exhibit

A Wild Race Against Time Art Exhibit

Mon, Oct 5 · 8:00 AM

Northwest Washington

Public bronze menagerie

Rising artist
Planet Word

Planet Word

Northwest Washington

Interactive language museum

United States of Espionage Tour

United States of Espionage Tour

Southwest Washington

interactive espionage history museum

Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Institution

Washington

Free museums for everyone

Great terrace

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SUBMERGE Project

SUBMERGE Project

Mon, Oct 5 · 12:00 PM

Southwest Washington

Immersive digital worlds

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Frequently asked questions

How are these science exhibitions in Washington, DC chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

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