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By Brian Minter
Times Newspapers Staff Writer
The springs of culture often well up from beneath asphalt, and a trip to the big city with a carload of kids might be worth the aggravation if everyone learns something.
Some people might not be willing to make the trip into Washington D.C., especially if they’re commuters who fight the traffic to work. But the nation’s capitol has plenty to offer for a parent in need of educational (and free) entertainment for their kids.
The Smithsonian Institution offers children’s programs at almost all of their museums, according to a museum spokeswoman, including workshops on art and music for parents and kids at the Hirschom Museum of Art, educational programs at the children’s Discovery Theater and a children’s tour of the American Museum of Art.
Ann Bay, author of “A Kid’s Guide to the Smithsonian” recommends two of her personal favorite activities:
• Hands-on history at the American History Museum. “They have everything from rope-making to riding one of those big-wheeled bicycles to unpacking the trunk of a little girl that lived in colonial New England,” said Bay. She assures parents their kids will enjoy themselves.
•Hands-on giant bugs at the Natural History Museum, featuring an insect zoo. “It’s a very popular place for parents to bring their kids,” said Bay. “They have daily tarantula feedings.” They also let giant cockroaches the size of softballs walk on your arm. (Right there on your actual arm.)
For information on any of the Smithsonian’s summer activities for kids, call the main information number at (202) 357-2627.
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