Our workshops offer a variety of hands-on experiences that introduce young children to concepts in engaging ways. Each class includes playful activities that are intentionally chosen to support your child’s development. Our learning extends beyond the classroom and into the museum and community where children and parents are encouraged to wonder and explore together as a family.
Ages | 4 -12 months
Time | 10 – 11am
Cost | $30
Ticket | One Caretaker + One Child (one additional caretaker is welcome to join for the museum portion of the class)
Location | National Museum of Natural History, Constitution Avenue Lobby
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES | 2017 – 2018
September and October
Undersea Expedition
Saturday, September 30 at 10am
Sunday, October 1 at 10am
Your infant may be too young to get their scuba diving license, but you can never be too young to learn about ocean animals. Discover what lies beneath the ocean and how we can explore the deep waters through fishing and diving.
Museum Visit | National Museum of Natural History
November
Saturday, November 4 at 10AM
Sunday, November 5 at 10AM
Four Seasons
The changing seasons provides the perfect opportunity for your infant to learn about the world around them. To illustrate the differences in the seasons, this class will use our walk to the museum as well as nineteenth century American paintings. After this class your baby will be ready to learn more about winter in our upcoming sessions.
Museum Visit | National Gallery of Art – West Building
December
Ice Skating
Saturday, December 2 at 10AM
Sunday, December 3 at 10AM
To learn about this classic winter activity, the class will take a trip to the National Gallery of Art’s ice rink. We will watch the ice-skaters and the infants will explore the ice, skates, music and learn about how the skaters move.
Museum Visit | National Gallery of Art – Sculpture Garden
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