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Multi-session workshops, seminars, and lectures with expert instructors.
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Writing a Personal History With Hadley Meares and Jessica Leigh Hester

Starts Sat, Jan 9
$158 per person
+ 2 more dates
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Critters in the Cold: Spying on Winter Wildlife With Kristi Collom

Starts Mon, Nov 30
$110 per device
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Living Between Cultures: Storytelling With Justine Abigail Yu

Starts Mon, Jan 4
$105 per person
In this four-part workshop with Justine Abigail Yu, students will explore their diasporic identities through writing in the genre of their choice.
+ 2 more dates
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The Secret Lives of Bears With Wes Larson

Starts Tue, Dec 1
$80 per device
In this three-part lecture series, learn about bear biology, ecology, and conservation, along with how to be more bear-aware.
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The Science of Remembering: Building Memory Palaces With Joshua Foer

Starts Wed, Dec 2
$95 per device
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Sealed Doors & Crypto Wars: Security and Society With Schuyler Towne

Starts Thu, Dec 3
$85 per person
In this 6-part seminar, explore how security technologies influence the development of complex societies.
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How to Make a Murder: Writing Your Own Murder Mystery Party With Abi Inman

Starts Wed, Jan 13
$90 per device
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A Lockpicking Practicum With Schuyler Towne

Starts Thu, Jan 7
$265 per person
+ 1 more date
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Critters in the Cold: Spying on Winter Wildlife With Kristi Collom

Starts Mon, Nov 30
$110 per device
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The Secret Lives of Bears With Wes Larson

Starts Tue, Dec 1
$80 per device
In this three-part lecture series, learn about bear biology, ecology, and conservation, along with how to be more bear-aware.
Online
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The Science of Remembering: Building Memory Palaces With Joshua Foer

Starts Wed, Dec 2
$95 per device
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Underwater Happy Hour w/ The New York Aquarium

Thu, Dec 3
$10 per device
Join Atlas Obscura and the New York Aquarium as we dive into some of the underwater world's most fascinating creatures, live!
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Backstage with a Magician

Thu, Dec 3
$25 per device
+ 15 more dates
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The Secret of Seattle's Disappearing Hill

Thu, Dec 3
$8 per device
A virtual walk through a Seattle land alteration project.
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Oregon Trail LIVE!

Thu, Dec 3
$10 per device
Unearth forgotten stories, meet unexpected characters, and discover lost secrets along the Oregon Trail.
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Sealed Doors & Crypto Wars: Security and Society With Schuyler Towne

Starts Thu, Dec 3
$85 per person
In this 6-part seminar, explore how security technologies influence the development of complex societies.
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Accidental Discoveries

Fri, Dec 4
$10 per device
Join Dr. Kelly Reidy as she digs into history's most surprising (and oddly productive) mishaps, accidents, and blunders.
+ 2 more dates
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Atlas Obscura Trivia Night

Fri, Dec 4
$7 per person
Gather your team and compete in a weekly contest of wits and educated-guessing.
+ 10 more dates
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Dino 101

Fri, Dec 4
$10 per device
Who says dinosaurs are just for kids?
+ 2 more dates
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Explore Alexandria's Brewing History

Alexandria, Virginia
Sat, Nov 28
$30 per person
+ 1 more date
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The Abandoned Zoo Ruins of Griffith Park

Holllywood, Los Angeles, California
Sun, Nov 29
$28 per person
+ 2 more dates
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Cemetery Spirits & Stories — LGBT Stories

Washington, D.C.
Sun, Nov 29
$38 per person
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Explore the Ruins of Seneca Quarry

Poolesville, Maryland
Sat, Dec 5
$32 per person
+ 7 more dates
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Japanese Buddhist Temple Experience

Seattle, Washington
Sat, Dec 5
$80 per person
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Japanese Incense and Tea Experience

Seattle, Washington
Sat, Dec 5
$50 per person
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Radical Spirits: How the Occult Shaped Progressive Politics

Tue, Dec 8
$10 per device
Join PEN Award-winning historian and occult scholar Mitch Horowitz as he explores the spiritual roots of radical politics.
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Members Only: Atlas Obscura Trivia Night

Tue, Dec 8
Free
A special night of curious trivia just for Atlas Obscura members!
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The Spies of Georgetown

Washington, D.C.
Sat, Dec 12
$38 per person
+ 2 more dates
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Explore Historic Murals of West Seattle

Seattle, Washington
Sat, Dec 12
$20 per person
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Sunday Sabor: DIY Spanish-Style Vermouth

Sun, Dec 13
$25 per device
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Weird Homes Holiday Tour: Decked Out Collections

Mon, Dec 14
$12 per device
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A Holiday Gathering: Food, Foraging, and Mythology

Tue, Dec 15
$25 per device
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Tales From the Museum: Best of Museums A-Z

Tue, Dec 15
$15 per device
The museums might be closed, but their wonders are still waiting to be discovered!
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The Forged and The Filched: Weirdest and Wildest Private Collections

Wed, Dec 16
$12 per device
A tour guide and an art crimes professor lead you on an hour-long romp through art history’s greatest mysteries.
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The Art of Pickling with Liz and Jeffrey: Holiday Edition

Wed, Dec 16
$25 per device
Dive into festive winter pickling with the co-owners of NYC's Gefilteria, Liz Alpern and Jeff Yoskowitz!
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A Very Atlas Holiday Special

Thu, Dec 17
$15 per device
Join Atlas Obscura for a special evening exploring festive traditions from around the world, and find a curious new way to celebrate!
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Monster of the Month with Colin Dickey: Santa Claus

Mon, Dec 21
$12 per device
Explore the world's greatest monsters, myths, and legends with paranormal author and cultural historian, Colin Dickey!
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Nina Nightingale's Charm School

Tue, Dec 22
$10 per device
Join curiosity artist Nina Nightingale for an evening of crafting, history, and impolite discourse.
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Sunday Sabor: A Masterclass in Spanish Rice

Sun, Dec 27
$25 per person
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Living Between Cultures: Storytelling With Justine Abigail Yu

Starts Mon, Jan 4
$105 per person
In this four-part workshop with Justine Abigail Yu, students will explore their diasporic identities through writing in the genre of their choice.
+ 2 more dates
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A Bat's Life w/ Dr. Laura Kloepper

Wed, Jan 6
$15 per device
Join one of the nation's leading bat experts as she sheds some light on the hidden, surprising, often misunderstood world of flying mammals!
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A Lockpicking Practicum With Schuyler Towne

Starts Thu, Jan 7
$265 per person
+ 1 more date
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Writing a Personal History With Hadley Meares and Jessica Leigh Hester

Starts Sat, Jan 9
$158 per person
+ 2 more dates
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Cartooning Character With Zawadi Noël

Starts Sun, Jan 10
$240 per person
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Dismantling Coloniality in Travel Writing With Bani Amor

Starts Sun, Jan 10
$215 per person
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Exploring Historic Homes of the Stars

Santa Monica, California
Sun, Jan 10
$28 per person
+ 1 more date
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The Art of Death With Tessa Fontaine

Starts Sun, Jan 10
$245 per person
In this five-part seminar with author Tessa Fontaine, we'll explore notions of death around the world, drawing from biology, history, and beyond.
+ 1 more date
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How to Make a Murder: Writing Your Own Murder Mystery Party With Abi Inman

Starts Wed, Jan 13
$90 per device
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The Forged & The Filched

Wed, Jan 13
$12 per device
A tour guide and an art crimes professor lead you on an hour-long romp through art history’s greatest mysteries.
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New Year, Ancient Foods: Food, Foraging & Mythology With Lori McCarthy and Felicity Roberts

Starts Tue, Jan 19
$75 per person
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The Forged & The Filched

Wed, Feb 17
$12 per device
A tour guide and an art crimes professor lead you on an hour-long romp through art history’s greatest mysteries.
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The Living Art of Dead Things (With Wings): Bird Taxidermy With Allis Markham

Starts Sat, Feb 20
$60 per device
In this three-part lecture series, join taxidermist Allis Markham for an introduction to the art of taxidermy, featuring a full class dedicated to bird taxidermy.
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Cartooning Folklore & Family History With Zawadi Noël

Starts Mon, Mar 8
$240 per person
In this six-week workshop, you’ll learn the elements of cartooning while crafting a visual narrative born from family history and lore.
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Tour of a Shoemaker's Workshop

Seattle, Washington
Sat, Dec 4
$25 per person
+ 1 more date
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An Update on In-Person Experiences

To protect the health and safety of our community, in-person Atlas Obscura experiences are paused temporarily in certain locations. Visit the Airbnb Help Center for the latest updates on in-person experience booking, or join us for an Atlas Obscura online experience.