The month of March is a perfect time to visit the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History because it is full of stories of women’s leadership, courage, and activism. Visiting this museum during Women’s History Month provides your family and friends with a chance to learn about and honor the women who have shaped ourContinue reading “Hear Her Story, Share Her Story, and Lift-Up Her Story at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History”
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Celebrate Amazing Visual Art at the National Museum of African American History and Culture
Did you know that the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) houses the only permanent art exhibition dedicated to lifting-up the critical role that African American artists have played in shaping the history of American art? NMAAHC’s Visual Art and the American Experience exhibit serves up inspiration; centralizes the politics ofContinue reading “Celebrate Amazing Visual Art at the National Museum of African American History and Culture”
Bae Approved Love Bytes: 20 Lovely Valentine’s Day Gifts From the Smithsonian’s Online Store
Are you looking for something amazing and unique to give to your loved ones? Well, your local museum gift shop can be the perfect place to find the best gifts this Valentine’s Day. This year, the Smithsonian’s gifts shops are at the center of my search and they are having a mega winter sale thatContinue reading “Bae Approved Love Bytes: 20 Lovely Valentine’s Day Gifts From the Smithsonian’s Online Store”
The Art of the Two Hour Museum Visit: Reveling in Mini Rituals!
Museuming could be an all day adventure, a half day trek, or as brief as you and your loved ones have the energy to enjoy. Our frequent museum visits last two hours and have a specific feel to them whether we are visiting a beloved old haunt for the one hundredth time or checking outContinue reading “The Art of the Two Hour Museum Visit: Reveling in Mini Rituals!”
A New Tour Opening at the B&O Railroad Museum
Are you looking for something to do with your family this weekend? Well great news, the B&O Railroad Museum has a new B&O History Tour opening today that commemorates Civil Rights! Tours are held daily at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. While you’re there you should definitely check out their exhibit A Place for AllContinue reading “A New Tour Opening at the B&O Railroad Museum”
A Dinotastic Adventure Awaits Your Junior Scientist at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History!
Do you have a kiddo looking for a portal into the Jurassic Age? The David Koch Hall of Fossils, Deep Time exhibit inspires the tiniest of tykes to dream about becoming a paleontologist, a climatologist, or a museum curator! This 31,000 square foot exhibit takes visitors through time, starting billion of years ago continuingContinue reading “A Dinotastic Adventure Awaits Your Junior Scientist at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History!”
Top 4 Imaginative Gems of the United States Botanic Garden’s 2019 Holiday Show
This year’s Season’s Greenings Holiday Show at the US Botanic Garden unveiled some beautiful sculptures! We were pleasantly surprised by everything we saw this year and we think that you and your loved ones will be too! The US Botanic Garden created these beautiful gems in collaboration with Applied Imagination! Our top 4 favorite sculpturesContinue reading “Top 4 Imaginative Gems of the United States Botanic Garden’s 2019 Holiday Show”
The Magical Whimsy of the United States Botanic Garden’s Season’s Greenings Holiday Show is A Must See!
The United States Botanic Garden, Season’s Greenings plant based sculptures and train exhibits are a magical delight! Artisans have recreated over 15 iconic scenes including the Washington Monument, the United States Supreme Court, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Smithsonian Castle, and the National Museum of the American Indian! You andContinue reading “The Magical Whimsy of the United States Botanic Garden’s Season’s Greenings Holiday Show is A Must See!”
3 Things We Love About Baltimore’s B&O Railroad Museum
There are many amazing items and exhibits housed at the B&O Railroad Museum but today we’re sharing the top 3 things we love about this museum. We hope our list inspires you and your loved ones to take a trip up to Baltimore soon! The B&O Railroad Museum’s, Magical Holiday Express offers something fun forContinue reading “3 Things We Love About Baltimore’s B&O Railroad Museum”
Don’t Miss DC’s Best Holiday Train Shows!
Welcome to Museum Aficionados! Thank you for letting us inspire you to enjoy local museums with your loved ones. Are you still looking for fun things to do with your kids, family, and friends? When was the last time you’ve check out the holiday offerings of your local museum? If it has been a while,Continue reading “Don’t Miss DC’s Best Holiday Train Shows!”
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