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National Museum of the United States Army - 9:00 AM
Placita Mágica at National Children’s Museum
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National Museum of the United States Army - 9:00 AM
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National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
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George Washington's Mount Vernon
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The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - various times Pick
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Placita Mágica at National Children’s Museum
Sat Jun 29, 2024 - Fri Jan 3, 2025
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Repeating every week — Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through January 3, 2025
Except November 28, 2024; December 25, 2024.
Except November 28, 2024; December 25, 2024.
9:30am to 4:30pm ET
Age: 3-9
Price: $18.95
Location:
National Children's Museum
Explore Mexican cultural traditions in this enchanting plaza bursting with STEAM concepts and interactive play. The immersive setting includes decoration, architecture, and cityscape silhouettes of Mexican cities that expand the worldview and sense of place for young learners. In Mexico, plazas function as gathering spots where communities come together.
Placita Mágica is sponsored by ABUELITA™ and in partnership with the Embassy of Mexico, the Mexican Cultural Institute and is partially supported through the District of Columbia Executive Office of the Mayor – Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development.
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