Gifts · Adams Morgan
Because Science
on Adams Morgan, with 6 more shops within a short walk
STEM-themed shop selling science-inspired apparel, accessories and gifts, many made by its own design lab, with The Craft Lab running demos, crafts and classes for adults and kids.
Hours
- Monday
- 12pm–6pm
- Tuesday
- 12pm–6pm
- Wednesday
- 12pm–6pm
- Thursday
- 12pm–6pm
- Friday
- 11am–7pm
- Saturday
- 11am–7pm
- Sunday
- 12pm–6pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Good to know
- Parking
- The nearest Metro is Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan on the Red Line; walk east across the Duke Ellington Memorial Bridge, where Calvert St becomes 18th St NW. Metrobus D72 stops at Columbia Rd and 18th St NW. No public garage was named on the pages loaded, so plan on street parking or transit.
- Adams Morgan shops
- Shops open around 11am to noon and close between 6pm and 9pm; several keep short weekday hours or close early in the week, so Thursday through Sunday afternoons are the safest bet.
Shops a few minutes away
All of Adams Morgan →- Tiny Vinyl ShopRecords & music · 2501 Champlain St NW1 min walk
- Le BustiereBoutiques · 1744 Columbia Rd NW1 min walk
- Lost City BooksBooks · 2467 18th St NW3 min walk
- Mercedes Bien Vintage ShopVintage · 2423 18th St NW4 min walk
- Tibet ShopGifts · 2407 18th St NW4 min walk
- Bazaar AtlasGifts · 2405 18th St NW4 min walk
Before you go
What are Because Science's hours?
Because Science is usually open Sun–Thu 12pm–6pm, Fri–Sat 11am–7pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Because Science?
Because Science is at 1759 Columbia Rd NW in Adams Morgan, Washington.
Is Because Science open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 12pm–6pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near Because Science?
The closest option for Adams Morgan is The nearest Metro is Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan on the Red Line; walk east across the Duke Ellington Memorial Bridge, where Calvert St becomes 18th St NW. Metrobus D72 stops at Columbia Rd and 18th St NW. No public garage was named on the pages loaded, so plan on street parking or transit.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from Metro.
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