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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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Safe Drinking Water

Water DropletLearn more about lack of access to safe drinking water and possible solutions in this virtual exhibition.
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Lights At Night

East Coast at NightSee the Earth as it appears from space. Zoom into places of interest in this new exhibit.
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Events at the Museum
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Antibiotics: Is a Strong Offense the Best Defense?
Will bacteria always find a way to beat antibiotics? Find out as noted scientists discuss ways to optimize the use of antibiotics and what new breakthroughs are in store for future treatments.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Free Family Weekend: Green Hunt and the Science for Society & the Public Middle School Program 2008
Test your scientific mettle with our Green Hunt on October 18th. Compete on your own or in a team. On Sunday, see the top science projects from Science for Society & the Public's national, science-focused Middle School Program 2008.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Innovation Challenge: Test Your Imagination
Feeling creative? Up for a challenge? Come to the Koshland to try your hand in a mini-competition with a mystery object as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week. Afterwards, hear about the Koshland/Singapore Team's efforts in the global Innovation Challenge: six days of hard work, different time zones, and a single item as inspiration.

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