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Discovery Creek Children's Museum of Washington is committed to helping all children experience, appreciate, and become stewards of the natural environment.

This mission is achieved by:

Providing a national model for environmental education that emerges from the Museum's programs in the Washington, DC area.

Using natural and historic settings to create a living laboratory of science, history, and art exploration.

Building strong connections with children, families, and schools, particularly in underserved areas.

Providing immersion exhibitions, outdoor experiences, and innovative, interactive programming.

Offering instructional resources for teachers.

Forging alliances with other scientific, educational, and environmental organizations.