Located on 17th and M Streets, this hall contains an interactive geography science center featuring exhibits depicting famous National Geographic sponsored expeditions. The hall emcompasses the entire first floor of the building; its centerpeice is an 11 foot sphere, Earth Station One, said to be the world's largest free-standing, hand painted globe. The globe illustrates such detail as the relief of the ocean floor. Open 9am-5pm Monday through Saturday; closed major holidays.
Location:
6825 16th Street NW, Washington DC 20306
Telephone
202-782-2200
Other Science nearby:
(Washington) Explorers Hall
(Rockville) Imagine That
(Baltimore) Maryland Science Center
(Baltimore) National Aquarium in Baltimore
(Washington) Smithsonian Nat. Air and Space Museum
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03/17 Coming to The Washington area
Dewey Beach PopFest Dewey Beach DE April12-13 Features three nights of showcase performances and two days of demo and mentoring sessions, tradeshow, and industry events.
National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington DC March20-April14 The nation’s greatest springtime celebration unites for four spectacular weekends including the Cherry Blossom Parade.
Pork in the Park BBQ Festival Salisbury MD April19-21 Follow your nose to the Pork in the Park BBQ Festival. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this Eastern Shore staple will be served up April 19-21st at Salisbury's WinterPlace Park.
Galena Dogwood Festival Galena MD May4 The annual Galena Dogwood Festival is will take place throughout Galena. The parade will have a War of 1812 theme.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 As one of the longest running festivals in the state of Delaware, Dover Days dates back to 1933. What started as a garden tour staged by the Dover Garden Club, has now become an annual time to remember First State heritage with community spirit and an entertaining festival of family events.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 You can claim Dover, Delaware, the capital city of the First State, as your state capital during the 80th anniversary celebration of the Dover Days Festival!.
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