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Placita Mágica at National Children’s Museum
Sat Jun 29, 2024 - Sat Feb 28, 2026
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Repeating every week — Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through February 28, 2026
Except December 25, 2025.
Except December 25, 2025.
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.
