National Children's Museum's 2023 Dreamers Soirée
Don’t mind us, we’re still daydreaming about our Dreamers Soirée last month 💭
Thank you to everyone who was part of this remarkable event that honored the play that shapes us. We're already counting down the days until our next big celebration (exactly one year from today!). Mark your calendars for our 50th anniversary Dreamers Gala on December 7, 2024!
✨ co-chairs ✨
lauren pratapas + john legittino
heather + ryan zimmerman
✨ host committee ✨
elizabeth + paul bonner
brooke + fritz brogan
ashley + matt bronczek
kristin + john cecchi
ali cheloei + dr. sahar jahan
andrea dykes + jeremy fishelberg
michelle fields + jamie weinstein
rae ann + jermaine johnson
traci + robb micek
beth newburger schwartz
s. scott stewart
#dreamerssoiree2023 #playshapesus
Raise your hand if you love building with Rigamajig in our Creative Corner! 🙋🏿♂️🙋🏾♀️🙋🏼Yeah, us, too! Which is why this winter we’re hoping to raise $25,000 through our Rigama-Give Campaign to completely reinvent your building experience with triple the building parts, custom workshop tables, a Rigamajig Wall of Fame, and more!By supporting our campaign, not only will you be powering more hands-on play at the Museum, but you’ll also receive special benefits! Head to http://nationalchildrensmuseum.org/rigama-give-campaign/ to learn more about the milestones we’re building towards and make your Rigama-Gift today!
Discover data in action at 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘈𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘺! React, jump, and vote, and then watch as your movements and choices become points in dynamic graphs.
A storybook day with one of our favorite storybook characters!
Visit us by September 4 to experience the 𝘊𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘎𝘦𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦™: 𝘓𝘦𝘵’𝘴 𝘎𝘦𝘵 𝘊𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴! exhibit. Learn more about the adventures that await and purchase your tickets to swing by at www.nationalchildrensmuseum.org/tickets/.
Just launched: Flight Zone, the ultimate paper airplane test station generously supported by Boeing 🛩️
In this new experience, young innovators will engage in the engineering design process, creating their own paper airplanes while discovering the scientific forces that make flight possible. Speaking of the engineering design process—check out this behind the scenes look at how our team built Flight Zone from scratch!
It’s called the 𝘋𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦 for a reason! With three stories of tunnels to climb, pods to explore, and a huge slide to zip down, it really is what dreams are made of.
And to answer your question… yes, adult sidekicks can zip down the slide, too! Let us know if you have in the comments ⬇️
Are you (or someone you know) an artist in the DC area who loves sparking creativity in others? Apply now to be our next artist-in-residence! 🎨
Our Artist-in-Residence Program is returning for the 2023-2024 school year! Once again, we’ll partner with a local artist to provide opportunities for children and families to explore creative collaboration. Head to nationalchildrensmuseum.org/artist-in-residence/ for more information and instructions to apply! We’re accepting applications through April 30, 2023.
Step up to the Emotion Mirrors in the 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗶𝘅𝗮𝗿’𝘀 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙊𝙪𝙩 exhibit and use your body to express the feeling associated with your favorite character!
Learn more about the moments of Joy that await in this visiting exhibit (on display through January 8) at nationalchildrensmuseum.org/visiting-exhibit-hall/.
Now streaming Season 2 of our children’s podcast, 𝘚𝘛𝘌𝘈𝘔 𝘋𝘢𝘺𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯’𝘴 𝘔𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘶𝘮! 🎧
This season, Kid Investigators from across the country join our quirky cast to solve 8 everyday mysteries with the help of STEAM experts. Together, we’ll uncover the science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts that explain life’s curiosities, like why bubbles are round and how sound is produced.
You can listen to the first two episodes, “Water’s Escape Act” and “A Shocking Truth,” now at https://bit.ly/3S1wOaB or on any major listening platform.
Season 2 is generously sponsored by GEICO .
#STEAMdaydream #nationalchildrensmuseum #childrenspodcast #podcast #STEAM #WonderWhyWednesday
1 year ago today, we opened the doors to our new downtown space, and in the 365 days since, you’ve helped make it our home. Thank you 💛
Share your favorite memory from our first year of wonder and discovery at 1300 Pennsylvania Ave in the comments! #nationalchildrensmuseum #fullSTEAMahead
Join us in celebrating our first wonder-filled year in our new home at our ONE-der Party!
🗓 September 10 from 4-7 pm
🎉 Small bites and drinks, a dance party, interactive science activities, and more!
🎟 Tickets are $15 for members and $30 for non-members and are required for adults and children 1+. Purchase your tickets at sforce.co/3C5u470
Get an early start on back-to-school shopping during your next Museum visit! 🎒
Shop our colorful assortment of backpacks, lunchboxes, pencils, and shirts that will leave your Dreamers ready for a wonder-filled school year. Members, don't forget to use your 10% discount at the register!
#backtoschool #schoolsupplies #firstdayofschool
Cardboard Creations = major success! 🎉
We creased, colored, and connected cardboard all month long in the 𝘛𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘰, and the results were incredible. Kudos for the creativity, Dreamers!
Hit the red carpet for the Community Captain Awards in the last episode of STEAM Daydream Season 1! 🏆 We’re celebrating the hard work of kids everywhere who are fighting climate change by reducing waste in their communities. Listen at nationalchildrensmuseum.org/podcast/.
Nominate a person in your life who reduces waste in their home, school, or neighborhood in the comments below!
Time flies when you’re having fun!
Kendall and her two Dreamers (ages 2 and 4) visited us last weekend, and here’s what she had to say: “We had a great time. There were so many activities for them to do. You can easily spend hours there.”
Have a few hours to spare this weekend? Fill them with STEAM fun! Book your tickets today at nationalchildrensmuseum.org/tickets/.
