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: 10:15 – 11:15am
Member: $25
Non-Member: $30
Ticket: One Caretaker + One Child (one additional caretaker is welcome to join for the museum portion of the class)
Location: Classes begin at National Museum of Natural History, Constitution Avenue Lobby and conclude at the museum listed in the course description
January
Winter Animals
January 11 and 12 at 10:15am: Register Here
The weather is cold and your infant is likely noticing the changes in temperature. Our workshop will focus on this shift in their environment and introduce you child to animals that are good at keeping warm during these cold months.
Museum Visit: National Museum of Natural History
February
Ice Skating
February 8 and 9 at 10:15am: Register Here
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
March
Penguins
March 14 and 15 at 10:15am: Register Here
Come learn more about this adorable waddling animal! The class will discuss how penguins move; where penguins live and what penguins look like.
Museum Visit: National Museum of Natural History
April
Barnyard Dance
April 18 and 19 at 10:15am: Register Here
We will read Sandra Boyton’s Barnyard Dance and then visit the National Gallery of Art to see Alexander Calder’s animal sculptures.
Museum Visit: National Gallery of Art – East
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