The World and Me: National Bison Day
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Description:
Celebrate National Bison Day with a fun and educational family program exploring the American bison, the national mammal of the United States. Children and families can discover the unique adaptations that help bison survive, learn how these magnificent animals came close to extinction and how conservation efforts have helped their populations recover.
The program features interactive activity stations where families can observe museum specimens up close, make discoveries about bison, and explore these fascinating animals through creative play and art.
Designed to combine science, nature, and hands-on learning, this drop-in program encourages children to explore wildlife and understand the importance of protecting animals and their habitats.
Age:
Suitable for families with children of all ages, including preschoolers, elementary-age children, and older students.
Why families love it
- Free educational activities at the Smithsonian.
- Hands-on exploration of real museum specimens.
- Children learn about animal adaptations and wildlife conservation.
- Interactive activities combine science, art, and creative play.
- An engaging way to celebrate National Bison Day.
- Families can explore other natural history exhibits during the same visit.
Good to know
- Drop-in format: Families can arrive anytime between 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM.
- No registration required.
- Families can stay for as long or as little as they like.
- Meeting point: Entrance of Q?rius on the Ground Floor, next to the Constitution Avenue entrance.
- The program is wheelchair accessible.
- ASL interpretation, real-time captioning, and audio-description services may be available with advance notice. Contact the museum at (202) 633-5238 for accessibility requests.
- The museum is conveniently located near the National Mall and Smithsonian Metro station.