Join a ranger at the Nuns of the Battlefield Memorial to commemorate the 102nd anniversary of its dedication. The memorial, dedicated in 1924, honors the nuns who cared for wounded soldiers during the American Civil War. Explore the memorial's symbolism and inscriptions while discovering the story behind its creation.
Spark!Lab is where museum visitors become inventors. The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation invites children between the ages of 6 and 12 to create, collaborate, explore, test, experiment and invent. Activities for children and families incorporate traditional science, technology, engineering and…
This learning space designed especially for children ages six and under combines age appropriate activities with museum collections and touchable objects to provide a gateway to history and a place to exercise curiosity for the youngest historians. Admission to Wonderplace is on a first come, first-served basis. At bus…
Save the date! Our big annual community festival is around the corner. All kids on bikes, families on bikes and bike-curious folks are welcome! Featuring neighborhood bike rides, Kids Bike Parade, free tuneups, library storytime, BIG raffle prizes, learn to ride class, demos, test rides, food trucks and lots more. Come…
Millennium Stage Films. Join us for free film screenings outdoors on the REACH Video Wall. Films start at dusk . In this teen tale full of dancing and romancing, a Baltimore tough guy teams with a haughty ballerina for a dance competition at her prestigious private school.
Enjoy a guided tour of our East Building and its range of exhibitions. These tours can feature art from any of the exhibitions currently on view, with works from cultures as diverse as ancient Iran to contemporary Japan. Please meet at the East Building, B1 Lobby for the tour. Image: Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room, Natio…
Join a museum educator for a family-friendly interactive tour of the Water's Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe exhibition! Visitors will engage with three of his artworks and can participate in guided discussions, and experience items from the museum's Teaching Collection. After finding inspiration from Truman Lowe’s artwor…
Explore the history and art of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial with a ranger.
Explore the history and art of the Korean War Veterans Memorial with a ranger.
Explore the history and art of the Lincoln Memorial with a ranger.
Explore the history and art of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial with a ranger.
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Earn the Inventor badge by exploring the architecture of Tudor Place — Join us for a Public Girl Scout Day. Brownies will earn the Inventor badge by exploring the architecture of Tudor Place and designing their own homes. Smaller troops or individual Girl Scouts welcome. Girl Scout: $12 | Adult Chaperone: $6
The REACH. Moonshot Studio at the REACH celebrates creativity and the artist in everyone through hands-on art-making. The recommended age is 5 years old and above. Stop by anytime from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on (most) Saturdays & Sundays to explore our projects.
