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  1. July 16th10:00 AM–12:00 PMStorytime Studio: To Infinity and BeyondHirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden · Ages 0–6
  2. July 16th11:00 AM–4:00 PMDistrict Treasures: Celebrating Historically Black Colleges and UniversitiesNational Museum of African American History and Culture · Ages 6–12
  3. July 16th12:00 PM–1:00 PMMusic from the Hearts of America: U.S. Army Strings Jazz TrioNational Museum of American History · Ages 3–12
  4. July 16th1:30 PM–2:30 PMMusic from the Hearts of America: U.S. Army Strings Jazz TrioNational Museum of American History · Ages 3–12
  5. July 16th5:00 PM–8:00 PMSummer Evening Hours at the GardenU.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory Terrace · Ages 0–12
  6. July 17th10:00 AM–2:00 PMOpen Studio: Become an ArchitectHirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden · Ages 3–12
  7. July 17th11:00 AM–12:00 PMNaptown Jazz Kids PerformanceNational Museum of American History · Ages 3–12
  8. July 17th1:00 PM–4:00 PMFrom These Lands Friday – Documenting Diversity: Birds!National Museum of Natural History · Ages 6–12
  9. July 18th10:00 AM–2:00 PMOpen Studio: Become an ArchitectHirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden · Ages 3–12
  10. July 18th10:30 AM–12:45 PMNMAAHC Kids Story Time: Lift Every Voice!National Museum of African American History and Culture · Ages 2–8
  11. July 18th11:00 AM–12:30 PMArt & Me | Family Workshop: Outdoor SculptureNational Museum of Asian Art · Ages 3–12
  12. July 18th12:00 PM–1:00 PMMusic from the Hearts of America: Origem featuring the Lucini BrothersNational Museum of American History · Ages 3–12
  13. July 18th1:30 PM–3:00 PMArt & Me | Family Workshop: Outdoor SculptureNational Museum of Asian Art · Ages 3–12
  14. July 18th2:00 PM–3:00 PMMusic from the Hearts of America: Origem featuring the Lucini BrothersNational Museum of American History · Ages 3–12
  15. July 18th3:00 PM–10:00 PMStars, Stripes, and Stadiums: America’s 250th & FIFA 2026National Museum of African Art · Ages 5–12
  16. July 18th7:00 PM–9:00 AMSmithsonian Sleepover at the Natural History MuseumNational Museum of Natural History · Ages 8–14
  17. July 20th10:00 AM–12:00 PMGarden Play: Soil!Smithsonian Gardens · Ages 2–8
  18. July 21st10:00 AM–12:00 PMEstudio de Cuentos: Bailando con DuncanHirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden · Ages 0–6
  19. July 22nd10:00 AM–12:00 PMStorytime Studio: Talk It OutHirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden · Ages 0–6
  20. July 22nd12:00 PM–3:00 PMThe Meaning of Home: A Treasures Zine ProjectNational Museum of African American History and Culture · Ages 6–12
  21. July 23rd10:00 AM–12:00 PMStorytime Studio: Talk It OutHirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden · Ages 0–6
  22. July 23rd1:00 PM–3:00 PMJazz AfternoonNational Museum of American History · Ages 5–12
  23. July 24th11:00 AM–1:00 PMWhat Is a Species? Identifying Our Early Human RelativesNational Museum of Natural History · Ages 7–12
  24. July 24th1:00 PM–4:00 PMFrom These Lands Friday – Volcanoes!National Museum of Natural History · Ages 5–12
  25. July 24th7:00 PM–9:00 AMSmithsonian Sleepover at the American History Museum for Girl ScoutsNational Museum of American History · Ages 8–12
  26. July 25th10:00 AM–2:00 PMLibrary Day at the Museum with DC Public LibraryNational Museum of American History · Ages 0–12
  27. July 25th10:00 AM–2:00 PMOpen Studio: Sculpting StoriesHirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden · Ages 3–12
  28. July 25th10:00 AM–4:00 PMSmithsonian Family DayArts and Industries Building · Ages 0–12
  29. July 25th12:00 PM–1:00 PMMusic from the Hearts of America: The Image BandNational Museum of American History · Ages 3–12
  30. July 25th2:00 PM–3:00 PMMusic from the Hearts of America: The Image BandNational Museum of American History · Ages 3–12
  31. July 26th11:00 AM–12:00 PMOcean Topics Cart ChatNational Museum of Natural History · Ages 5–12
  32. July 26th11:00 AM–1:30 PMʻAha ʻOhana: Plants and Voyaging Traditions of HawaiʻiU.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory · Ages 3–12
  33. July 27th11:00 AM–12:00 PMScience on a SphereNational Museum of Natural History · Ages 5–12
  34. July 28th11:00 AM–3:00 PMResearch Outreach DayNational Museum of Natural History · Ages 7–12
  35. July 29th10:00 AM–12:00 PMStorytime Studio: Dancing with DuncanHirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden · Ages 0–6
  36. July 29th10:45 AM–11:15 AMStory Time with DC Public LibraryNational Museum of American History · Ages 0–5
  37. July 29th11:00 AM–12:00 PMAmerican Bison Cart ChatNational Museum of Natural History · Ages 5–12
  38. July 30th10:00 AM–12:00 PMStorytime Studio: Dancing with DuncanHirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden · Ages 0–6
  39. July 31st10:00 AM–2:00 PMOpen Studio: Combine DesignHirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden · Ages 3–12
  40. July 31st7:00 PM–9:00 AMSmithsonian Sleepover at the Natural History MuseumNational Museum of Natural History · Ages 8–12

Next month

  1. August 1st10:00 AM–2:00 PMOpen Studio: Combine DesignHirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden · Ages 3–12
  2. August 1st10:00 AM–12:30 PMThe World & Me: Life ON and IN the Water!National Museum of Natural History · Ages 3–12
  3. August 1st10:30 AM–12:45 PMNMAAHC Kids Story Time: Put Your Records On!National Museum of African American History and Culture · Ages 2–8
  4. August 3rd10:00 AM–11:00 AMGarden Play: CalmSmithsonian Gardens · Ages 2–8
  5. August 4th10:30 AM–12:00 PMPlay Date at NMNH: At Home in a HabitatNational Museum of Natural History · Ages 0–5
  6. August 6th12:00 PM–1:00 PMMusic from the Hearts of America: U.S. Marine Corps Jazz EnsembleNational Museum of American History · Ages 3–12
  7. August 6th1:30 PM–2:30 PMMusic from the Hearts of America: U.S. Marine Corps Jazz EnsembleNational Museum of American History · Ages 3–12
  8. August 8th12:00 PM–1:00 PMMusic from the Hearts of America: Grupo FénixNational Museum of American History · Ages 3–12
  9. August 8th2:00 PM–3:00 PMMusic from the Hearts of America: Grupo FénixNational Museum of American History · Ages 3–12
  10. August 10th10:00 AM–12:00 PMFamily Program: Fruit to Poop—A Seed's JourneyU.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory Children's Garden · Ages 4–10
  11. August 11th10:30 AM–12:00 PMPlay Date at NMNH: World Elephant Day!National Museum of Natural History · Ages 0–5
  12. August 11th1:00 PM–3:00 PMJazz AfternoonNational Museum of American History · Ages 5–12
  13. August 14th1:00 PM–3:00 PMWatch Them Grow: Understanding Our Forests for a Greener FutureNational Museum of Natural History · Ages 7–12
  14. August 14th7:00 PM–9:00 AMSmithsonian Sleepover at the Natural History MuseumNational Museum of Natural History · Ages 8–14
  15. August 15th10:00 AM–12:00 PMExpert Is In: Plants & ColorU.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory Garden Court · Ages 7–12
  16. August 18th10:30 AM–12:00 PMPlay Date at NMNH: World Orangutan Day!National Museum of Natural History · Ages 0–5
  17. August 26th10:45 AM–11:15 AMStory Time with DC Public LibraryNational Museum of American History · Ages 0–5
  18. August 27th5:00 PM–8:00 PMSummer Evening Hours at the GardenU.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory Terrace · Ages 0–12

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