Hark Upon the Shale - Insider's Tour of the Hall of Fossils - SOLD OUT

Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History | 1000 Madison Drive NW Washington, D.C. 20560

**THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT

Explore the Smithsonian’s acclaimed David H. Koch Hall of Fossils — Deep Time exhibit during W&M Weekend with a guided tour led by a William & Mary paleontologist, Professor Rowan Lockwood of the College of Arts & Sciences Geology Department. This engaging experience at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History will offer a dynamic journey through millions of years of Earth’s history. Professor Lockwood will bring the gallery to life as she shares stories from her research, highlighting the fossils that reveal how our planet and its creatures have changed over time. Whether you are a science enthusiast or simply curious to learn more about our amazing world, this unique tour offers an exclusive opportunity to experience one of the museum’s most celebrated exhibits through the eyes of a leading expert from William & Mary.

Price: $10

Driving notice: On Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., the Armed Forces Cycling Classic will impact some roads near the Museum. For timely traffic information, please visit https://x.com/DCPoliceTraffic. The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic:

• Independence Avenue from 4th Street to 14th Street, SW
• 14th Street from Independence Avenue to the 14th Street Bridge
• 3rd Street from C Street to Independence Avenue, SW
• 4th Street from C Street to Independence Avenue, SW
• 6th Street from Maryland Avenue to Independence Avenue, SW
• 7th Street from Maryland Avenue to Independence Avenue, SW
• C Street from 7th Street SW to 9th Street, SW
• 9th Street from C Street to Independence Avenue, SW
• 12th Street from C Street to Independence Avenue, SW
• 14th Street Bridge HOV lanes Inbound and Outbound
• I-395 South express lanes