Smithsonian Museums are great for kids but can get overwhelming with all there is to see and learn. Below are blog posts for each of the DC Smithsonian museums with info on Parking, Food Options, Logistics & Age-Specific recommendations (Babies and Toddlers, Elementary and Teens).
All the best Museums for Children in DC for 2022 including 17 free, 3 paid and 2 bonus! Includes Mom Tips and a Map to organize!
Anacostia Community Museum is the Smithsonians’ only neighborhood museum which shares exhibits which “illuminate and amplifies our collective power.” Current exhibits including Food for the People and Men of Change.
My top National African American Museum Tips with Kids incl. favorite exhibits for kids, notes on sensitive exhibits and parking.
The Natural History Museum in Washington, D.C. is an incredible place of wonder and exploration for adults, kids, and even…
I had the great joy of guest posting on Sunshine Whispers this week with my suggestions for the best museums for…
Earlier this week, I asked parents on Instagram what types of scenarios they would want me to create a sample…
We love when friends and family visit us in Washington, D.C.! There is so much to do and see (and…
I love getting suggestions from moms who’ve downloaded the Family Trip Guides to the Smithsonians! A local mom with kids…
I had a great time talking with Emily from Patch.com about visiting Smithsonians with Kids this Summer! Check it out…
I’ve had this idea to play “Museum Matchmaker” for a while now! A friend once asked me how do you…
I think summer is one of the best times to visit the Smithsonians with kids if you are visiting or live in the area. They are Free, Air-Conditioned, and Spark Curiosity for your kids! But there is a flip side to summer visits…the tourists! So below are 3 Survival Tips for taking kids to the Smithsonian Museums in DC during the Summer.
Have you heard the phrase “the battle is won in training”? May be a little extreme connection to museum trip planning but then again, it might not be too far off! A great day at the museum with your kids can be won or lost in the prep. I’m all for a spontaneous family trip, but Smithsonians with kids often take a little more planning.