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Explore Traditional Crafts at This Year’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival

EventsJuly 4, 2025896Views 0Likes 0Comments

If your children love books like “The Way Things Work” by David Macaulay or trying their hands at different crafts, they'll have a good time at this year's Smithsonian Folklife Festival. The annual celebration on the National Mall opened just in time for the 4th of July amid heat, humidity, and thunderstorms. This year, the…

Solstice Saturday at the Smithsonian

EventsJune 20, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

This Saturday, June 21st, all the Smithsonian museums on the National Mall are staying open late in celebration of the summer solstice. Don't miss this opportunity to see your favorite after the sun goes down. Aren't sure if you should go? Here are three ways to enjoy the night. 1) You've always said you'll go…

Smithsonian’s Morning at the Museum: A Sensory-Friendly Adventure

Events, MuseumsJanuary 11, 20252KViews 0Likes 0Comments

If you're a parent looking for a unique and accommodating museum experience for your children with disabilities, the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History is hosting a special "Morning at the Museum" event. This event is scheduled for Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. What to Expect Quiet and Sensory-Friendly Environment:…