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Nature Center and Planetarium

Open
Open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily for the summer except July 4th

Phone
202-895-6070

Location
5200 Glover Road, NW Washington, DC 20015

Closures
Mondays and Tuesdays, New Year"s, 4th of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Special Programs
Public programs, including nature programs or planetarium shows, are given weekdays at 4:00PM and throughout the weekend. Additionally, groups may reserve educational programs Wednesday through Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Exhibits
Nature exhibits (Exhibit Hall with plants and animals found in the park and a new, bilingual and interactive, Discover/ Descubra Rock Creek Park exhibit on the habitats found in the park), nature trails, and a Discovery Room for preschool children.

Available Facilities
Information desk, Restrooms, Drink machines

Old Stone House

Open
Open All Year Monday through Sunday Noon to 5:00 PM

Phone
202-895-6070 for info

Location
3051 M Street, NW Washington, DC

Special Programs
Group(10 or more)tours of the Old Stone House by reservation only. For information call 202-895-6070

Exhibits
Colonial house, displays on 18th century living, flower/ herb garden.

Available Facilities
Information desk, Book Store

Peirce Barn

Open
Open Noon to 5:00 PN daily for the summer except July 4th.

Phone
202-282-0927

Location
Tilden and Beach Drive

Special Programs
Public Ranger led nature and historical programs. Environmental, Cultural and Historical education programs by reservation. Call (202) 895-6070.

Exhibits
Mills of Rock Creek Park

Available Facilities
Information desk, Rest Rooms

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