US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
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The White House - 9:30 AM
The White House - 9:30 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre Tour
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Wheaton Family Theatre Series: Books Alive (at Highland Elementary School)
Highland Elementary School - various times Pick
Highland Elementary School - various times Pick
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Wheaton Family Theatre Series: Books Alive (at Highland Elementary School)
Highland Elementary School - various times Pick
Highland Elementary School - various times Pick
Family Activity at the National Museum of the United States Army
National Museum of the United States Army - 9:00 AM
National Museum of the United States Army - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre Tour
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
The People's House: A White House Experience
The People's House - 9:00 AM
The People's House - 9:00 AM
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Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
International Spy Museum
International Spy Museum DC - 9:00 AM
International Spy Museum DC - 9:00 AM
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
The White House Tour
The White House - 9:30 AM
The White House - 9:30 AM
The People's House: A White House Experience
The People's House - 9:00 AM
The People's House - 9:00 AM
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
The White House Tour
The White House - 9:30 AM
The White House - 9:30 AM
Ford's Theatre Tour
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
The White House Tour
The White House - 9:30 AM
The White House - 9:30 AM
Ford's Theatre Tour
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
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Placita Mágica at National Children’s Museum
Sat Jun 29, 2024 - Fri Jan 3, 2025
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Repeating every week — Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through January 3, 2025
Except November 28, 2024, December 25, 2024.
Except November 28, 2024, December 25, 2024.
9:30am to 4:30pm ET
Age: 3-9
Price: $18.95
Location:
National Children's Museum
Explore Mexican cultural traditions in this enchanting plaza bursting with STEAM concepts and interactive play. The immersive setting includes decoration, architecture, and cityscape silhouettes of Mexican cities that expand the worldview and sense of place for young learners. In Mexico, plazas function as gathering spots where communities come together.
Placita Mágica is sponsored by ABUELITA™ and in partnership with the Embassy of Mexico, the Mexican Cultural Institute and is partially supported through the District of Columbia Executive Office of the Mayor – Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.