Tag Archives: Washington DC Museums for Kids
“Real Pirates” Coming to the National Geographic Museum!
You all probably know by now how much I love the exhibits at the National Geographic Museum. They are always a perfect mix of entertaining and educational, with intriguing displays, fun interactives, engaging multimedia, and, of course, stunning photography that … Continue reading
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The U.S. Navy Museum: A True Hidden DC Gem
Sometimes the best things are right under your nose. Or, to be more literal, about nine blocks from my house. This was the case with the U.S. Navy Museum, anyway. It’s not that I wasn’t aware of it before … Continue reading
Play, Work, & Build at the National Building Museum
After much anticipation, the National Building Museum debuted its newest exhibition, “PLAY WORK BUILD” just over a week ago. We checked it out last week, so I can tell you firsthand that it is pretty awesome. It’s replaced the … Continue reading
Mission: Good Time at the International Spy Museum
Whenever one of my kids has a day off from school and the other doesn’t, I try to make a point of planning an “age-appropriate” activity, or at least one that I know whomever is home with me will … Continue reading
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Where to Play on the Weekdays: August 6-10
Monday – It’s the final week of Stories in Art at the National Gallery. Kids ages 4-7 can explore the works of Vincent Van Gogh at the summer drop-in program. They’ll enjoy a reading of the book, “Katie and … Continue reading
