Marian Koshland Science Museum facts for kids
The Marian Koshland Science Museum was housed in the Keck Center of the National Academies.
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| Established | 2004 |
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| Dissolved | November 27, 2017 |
| Location | 525 E Street NW Washington, DC |
| Type | Science museum |
| Public transit access |  Judiciary Square Gallery Place-Chinatown Archives |
The Marian Koshland Science Museum was a cool place in Washington, D.C.. It was open from 2004 to 2017. This museum was part of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. It showed how science helps us understand big issues.
The museum made modern science easy to understand for everyone. It focused on important science topics. These topics often helped with big decisions for the country and the world. Later, the National Academy of Sciences replaced this museum with a new program called LabX.
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Exploring Science: Museum Exhibits
The Koshland Science Museum was a special part of the National Academy of Sciences. The exhibits were created with help from many science experts. These experts gave their time and knowledge to the museum for free.
How Exhibits Were Developed
Each exhibit had its own group of science experts. This group was called a Scientific Steering Committee. They made sure the exhibit information was correct and clear. A small team at the museum helped choose and build all the exhibits. The museum also got ideas from people in the community.
Main Exhibit Areas
The museum had two main exhibit areas. One was called "Earth Lab." This part focused on issues like climate change. The other main area was "Life Lab." It taught visitors about learning, aging, nutrition, and how to prevent infectious disease.
The museum also had a fun section called "Wonders of Science." This area was full of interactive exhibits. Visitors could touch, play, and learn hands-on.
The Museum's Beginning
The Marian Koshland Science Museum first opened its doors in April 2004. It was named after a very important scientist.
Who Was Marian Koshland?
The museum was named for Marian Koshland. She was a brilliant scientist who studied the body's immune system. She did amazing research on how antibodies work. Antibodies are like tiny defenders in your body.
A Gift That Started It All
The museum was created thanks to a gift from Marian's husband, Daniel Koshland. He was also a molecular biologist. He studied tiny living things like enzymes and bacteria. The museum shared its name with a science center at Haverford College.
Museum Location
The museum was located at 525 E Street, NW, in Washington, D.C. Its entrance was on the corner of 6th and E Streets, NW. This area is known as the Penn Quarter neighborhood. The museum was just three blocks north of the famous National Mall.
