Play Date at NMNH

Tue Jan 6, 2026 - Tue Jan 20, 2026
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Repeating every week — Tuesdays through January 20, 2026
Except December 24, 2024, December 31, 2024.
10:30am to 12:00pm ET
Age: 0-5
Price: Free
Location:
Smithsonian Natural History Museum
1000 Madison Dr. NW, Washington, DC, 20560
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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:​​

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.