National Building Museum - Washington DC

Our next mom & kid activity will be at the National Building Museum downtown DC. Please see our calendar for details!

For Hours/Directions: http://www.nbm.org/Info/visit.html#hours
Info: http://www.nbm.org/Exhibits/current/building_zone.html

Welcome to the Building Zone, a hands-on introduction to the building arts designed especially for the Museum's youngest visitors, ages two to six. In this new exhibition, children can:
• Build a tower or brick wall.
• Curl up with an architecture picture book in the Book Nook.
• Drive bulldozers and other construction play trucks in theConstruction Zone.
• Imagine being a craftsperson complete with a hard hat, tool belt,and goggles.
• Explore in a playhouse.

The space is further enlivened by a child-scale mural of cities and neighborhoods designed and painted by artist Sarah L. Smith.

Why Play at the National Building Museum?
Just as a building's foundation lays the groundwork for a structure,child-initiated play lays a foundation for learning. Through imaginative play, children learn to interact with others, to recognize and solve problems, and to gain confidence. Play helps children make sense of their physical and social worlds and their place within them.

Please remember:
• This gallery is designed for children ages 2-6.
• An adult must accompany children at all times.
• No food or drink is permitted in the gallery.
• Maximum capacity is 25 visitors.
• Photography is permitted.