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National Museum of the Marine Corps - 1:00 PM Pick
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National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
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National Building Museum - 10:00 AM
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Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts - 7:30 PM Pick
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Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center - 2:30 PM Pick
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Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center - 7:00 PM Pick

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Play Date at NMNH
Tue Oct 24, 2023 - Tue Dec 19, 2023
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Repeating every week — Tuesdays through December 19, 2023.
10:30am to 12:00pm ET
Age: 0-5
Price: Free
Location:
Smithsonian Natural History Museum
On most Tuesdays, early learners and their caregivers can explore a specific topic alongside museum educators. This drop-in play date has activities designed for younger children, but all ages are welcome.
Play dates are in the Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center on the Ground Floor of the museum.
Upcoming Play Dates:
- Tuesday, October 24, 2023: Ancient Art & Play
- Tuesday, October 31, 2023: Bats!
- Tuesday, November 7, 2023: Marvelous Meteorites
- Tuesday, November 21, 2023: Lights Out!
- Tuesday, November 28, 2023: Beguiling Birds
- Tuesday, December 5, 2023: Exploring Color with Rocks & Minerals
- Tuesday, December 12, 2023: Exploring Color with Insects
- Tuesday, December 19, 2023: Exploring Colors of the Coral Reef
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.