Join us on Tuesdays for special family play dates with museum educators!

Come explore our colorful planet on Tuesday, September 24 through different rocks & minerals! During this Play Date at NMNH, families will be able to use their sense of sight and touch to make observations of different minerals from our collection. 

The event is part of our drop-in program, Play Date at NMNH. Play Date at NMNH is a program designed for early learners (ages 0-5) and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in mind, but all ages are welcome.

Location: This program is held in Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center, on the Ground Floor of the museum. Please enter through the Constitution Avenue entrance. Q?rius is located on the right as you enter the museum. 

Accessibility: Access services such as American Sign Language interpretation, real-time captioning (CART), or audio-description are available with advanced notice. However, accommodations may not be possible with less than two-weeks advanced notice. To request this service, please call (202) 633-5238 or e-mail NMNHAccessibility@si.edu.

Image: Tectosilicate Mineral Amethyst 
Image copyright: Smithsonian