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Free
Note: this event has been canceled due to weather. The following information is being kept for reference.
Take a look through our telescopes while you’re out exploring Washington, DC. Join Museum staff at Meridian Hill Park, at the top of the fountain near the Joan of Arc statue, and see the wonders of the night sky. Experienced staff will help you to observe a variety of things, including planets, stars, and the Moon.
Accessibility: there is step-free access to the Joan of Arc statue area from park entrances along 15th Street. Written and touchable explanatory materials are available for learners of all types.
Meridian Hill Park
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