goSmithsonian - February 2009 - (Page 43) N AT I O N A L M U S E U M O F N AT U R A L H I S T O R Y ramics, paintings, textiles and sculptures—from the 6th century B.C. to the 21st century—represent more than two millennia of Korea’s history and distinctive culture. MUSEUM STORES In the two ground-floor stores, find unique items, fine and costume jewelry, home accents, toys, clothing and accessories for everyone on your gift list. Don’t miss the wonderful selection of multicolored amber necklaces. (Buyer beware: the bear skeleton and the cutlass fish are not for sale!) The Gem Store is on the second floor near the exit of the IMAX® theater. Hobbyists and jewelry lovers will find all that glitters gathered together. Outside the “Hall of Mammals” is the Mammals Museum Store, where you can pick up a stuffed tiger, giraffe or other wild thing. Choose from toys, crafts, posters, jewelry, apparel and books. DON’T MISS THIS Just outside the building on Madison Drive, flanking the National Mall entrance steps, are three natural wonders that have stood the test of time: two 220-million-year-old petrified logs from Arizona and a 2.25-billion-year-old boulder of banded iron ore from Michigan. NATIONAL MUSEUM THE NATURALIST CENTER The Family Learning Center in Leesburg, Virginia, designed especially for budding scientists, is a “handson, minds-on” study center with activities for ages 10 and older. The Main Study Gallery boasts a “library” of 36,000 natural history specimens to examine in detail. Find books and scientific tools, plus a trained staff to help. “Museum Mysteries” will test your detective skills. Address: 741 Miller Drive, Suite G2, Leesburg, Virginia 20175. Parking is free. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30 to 4. Closed holidays. Call 703-779-9712 for more information. OF NATURAL HISTORY On view in “Written in Bone,” forensic anthropological methods bring to life the figure of a young 17th-century boy. goSmithsonian.com 43 http://www.goSmithsonian.com
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