An interactive, hands-on space to explore the wonders of the Museum.

Science and culture for preschoolers and their parents or caretakers.

Come and meet a Museum scientist and learn about his or her work!

Explore the surface of Mars with NASA rovers, Spirit and Opportunity.

In telomerase, scientists may have uncovered one of the mysteries of aging, and possibly death. Explore the possible benefits—and implications—of cloning this enzyme.

This biologist was inspired by the Swedish scientists he encountered as a youth in Ethiopia. Learn how his career studying freshwater systems continues on an international front.

School lab work can give students a false impression of what life as a research scientists is like. "It's more than adding Chemical A to Chemical B and getting Result C," says Dr. Susan Perkins.

Was Einstein really a poor student who flunked out of school? Or is that just a legend? Find out in this profile of the 20th century's most famous scientist.

Read the story of "Lucy's" discovery, explore our amazing thumbs, and compare humans with other primates in this collection of classroom activities.