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  • Storytime

    Storytime

    Join the DC Department of Health and the National Building Museum for storytime! Listen to the story Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza, decorate your own pizza, and learn more about the DC Department of Health’s Home Visiting Programs.

  • Storytime

    Storytime

    Storytime is FREE and packed full of reading, songs, and activities designed to promote language and literacy skills!

  • The Big Draw

    Discover the power of drawing at the Big Draw Festival!

  • Storytime

    Storytime

    Storytime is FREE and packed full of reading, songs, and activities designed to promote language and literacy skills!

  • Storytime

    Storytime

    Storytime is FREE and packed full of reading, songs, and activities designed to promote language and literacy skills!

  • Just Drop In!

    Join us for a fun drop-in craft where kids become architects and designers!

  • Storytime

    Storytime

    Storytime is FREE and packed full of reading, songs, and activities designed to promote language and literacy skills!

  • Storytime

    Storytime

    Storytime is FREE and packed full of reading, songs, and activities designed to promote language and literacy skills!

  • STEAM Saturday

    Steam Saturday

    This Earth Month, participants will learn about the importance of reducing waste, reusing materials, and recycling, as well as how to create animal habitats and save energy at home.

Celebrate Your Child’s Birthday at the Museum

Provide an unforgettable birthday at the Museum for your children and their friends! Birthday parties at the Museum are 1.5 hours long and for children ages 3-8 (depending on theme). There is one morning (10am-11:30am) and one afternoon (1:30 pm-3pm) slot available on select Saturdays and select Sundays. Parties are a National Building Museum membership benefit and are available only to Family-level members or higher. 

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