Visiting the National Mall with kids can be a bit daunting as there are so many attractions it’s hard to know where to start. To help you out, here are our picks for what to do if you are visiting the National Mall with Kids. The National Mall is the centrepiece of downtown Washington. It is an open air … Read more
Art Galleries at the National Mall with Kids The art galleries at the National Mall in Washington, DC has lots of art that you can view for free. It’s an excellent place to introduce your kids to art of many different kinds. The galleries and sculpture gardens are located on the East side of the National … Read more
The US National Park Service operates many historic sites, monuments, parks and national memorials in the Washington, DC area. The National Mall itself is operated by the US National Park Service. At most visitor centres and Ranger Stations you can collect National Park Passport Stamps (cancellation stamps) – there is no area in the United States … Read more
Location http://airandspace.si.edu/ Address: Located on the National Mall in Washington, DC Gordie’s Review (3.5 years): “I liked going in the airplanes! Why did the monkey go into space?”Nicky’s Review (11 months): (signing) “Airplanes!” Cost: Free!Season: Year round.Food Services: McDonalds.Age Range: All ages.Stay Length: Expect to spend at least 2 hours, depending on your level of interest you … Read more
Location http://www.usbg.gov/Address: The National Mall, Washington, DC Day Pass Cost: Free!Food Services: None.Age Range: All ages.Stay Length: Expect to spend 1-2 hours.Worth the Trip?: Not a must see. It’s a lovely little oasis and a great place to go on a cold day. The United States Botanic Gardens was another place we enjoyed taking the kids. It’s open … Read more
Unlike many of the museums and galleries along the National Mall, the National Gallery of Art is not run by the Smithsonian Institute. We didn’t make it inside the Gallery, but they also operate the sculpture garden located between the National Gallery of Art and the Natural History Museum. The Sculpture garden opened in 1999 … Read more