Sat 10 am–12:30 pm

Bat Week Extravaganza at National Museum of Natural History

Name: Bat Week Extravaganza at National Museum of Natural History
Start: 2026-10-31T10:00:00-04:00
Location: National Museum of Natural History

National Museum of Natural History · National Mall, Washington, DC · Free · ★ 4.8 (58996)

Bats get their annual moment with live specimens, spider close-ups, and craft tables built for every age.

Free drop-in program at the National Museum of Natural History, Saturday Oct 31 from 10am to 12:30pm; look for the Bat Week family activities near the live animal exhibits, no registration needed.

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