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  • Jun03

    Burning Man in Washington, DC

    Posted in: By Louise Tucker, Current Events, Museum, rainy day activity | No Comments

    It is time to make another visit to the Renwick Gallery. Now through September the gallery is hosting an exhibit featuring the art and artists that participated in Burning Man.

    What is Burning Man? It is an annual festival held in the Nevada desert each Labor Day that celebrates creativity, playfulness, inclusive community and radical self expression. The week long festival provides artists with an opportunity to exhibit their whimsical sculptures. A handful of artists were invited to create smaller versions of their art which are now displayed at The Renwick.

    Burning Man Renwick

    The exhibit is very kid friendly with several hands-on opportunities. You can contribute to the conversation and answer the question, Before I Die…, make giant mushrooms move or take a virtual trip to Burning Man.

    Burning Man Virtual Reality at the Renwick

    Photos are encouraged and there are lots of postable shots.  Be sure to pick up a map on your way out and look for the six sculptures scattered on the streets near the gallery.

    Burning Man Renwick Gallery Mushroom photo

    • Renwick Gallery
    • Hours: The museum is free and is open every day from 10am – 5:30pm
    • Address: 1661 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006
    • Metro Stop: Farragut North or Farragut West

  • Feb25

    Hillwood Museum – The Four Seasons Exhibit

    Posted in: Art, By Louise Tucker, Current Events, Uncategorized | No Comments

    The weather is getting nicer and if your family is looking for something to do that is educational and outside then we have the perfect place for you – Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens.

    So here’s the background: Hillwood was owned by Marjorie Merriweather Post, who once was the richest woman in America and owned Post Cereal Company. Hillwood was one of three houses she owned. (You may have heard of one of the others, Mar-A-Lago, now owned by President Trump.)

    Hillwood Museum

    My mom and I went to Hillwood a few years ago and we liked it. When we heard there was a new exhibit we were excited to visit again. The exhibit is called the Four Seasons and it is four giants made out of things found during each of the four seasons. While you are exploring outside don’t miss the Japanese Gardens and don’t fall in the water. We thought this would be a great place to read a book. Across from the Japanese Gardens is a family dog graveyard that is so sweet.

    Hillwood Museum

    This trip we did a quick browse through the house and had fun looking at some of our favorite rooms. Don’t miss the breakfast room and her closet and the sign on her bedroom door. The house is almost like an American palace.

    Hillwood Museum

    The Four Seasons exhibit ends on March 31st so get this on your weekend agenda.

    • Where: 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW Washington, DC
    • Hours: Open Tuesday – Sunday from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    • Cost: There is a suggested donation of $18 for adults and $5 for children

  • Feb15

    White House Reopening for Tours in March

    Posted in: Current Events, Top Attractions, Tours, Uncategorized, White House | No Comments

    The White House

    The First Lady’s office announced today that the White House will reopen for tours on Tuesday, March 7th. Click here for the complete press release with information about tour times.

    As has been the practice in the past, requests for tickets to tour the White House should be submitted through your Member of Congress or Senator. Don’t know who that is? Click here and enter your zip code to find your Member of Congress and click here to find your Senator.

    Keep in mind requests may be made up to three months in advance and should be made no less than 21 days in advance.

  • Aug31

    Icebergs in DC will be melting soon

    Posted in: By Louise Tucker, Current Events, Museum | No Comments

    The National Building Museum has a really cool Icebergs exhibit that will only be here until Monday. If you are in DC for Labor Day weekend this would be a great thing to do with your family.

    iceberg glow

    At the Icebergs exhibit there are big and small icebergs and ones that glow and icebergs inside of an iceberg. Icebergs is almost as cool as Beach last summer.

    There are two slides and a viewing tower to see the top of the icebergs. There are also bean bags to sit and play in. My favorite part was seeing all of the icebergs because it was so realistic.

    national building museum

    After your visit can get gelato up the street at Pitango. There’s not much parking downtown so you should consider taking an uber or a taxi.

    • Where: National Building Museum
    • Address: 401 F Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
    • Hours: 10:00am- 5:00pm
    • Ends: September 5, 2016
    • Tickets are needed. Adults: $16 and Kids over two years old: $13

    (Photos by Elice Lebedev)

  • Mar04

    Cherry Blossom 2016 Peak Dates

    Posted in: Current Events, Festivals, Spring Activities, Spring Break, Top Attractions | No Comments

    Washington DC Tidal Basin Jefferson Memorial

     *** UPDATE: Because of the warm weather we have been having in Washington, DC the peak cherry blossom dates have been moved up to March 18-23.***

    The dates are in! This year the peak week for the Washington, DC Cherry Blossoms will be March 31st through April 3rd March 18th – 23rd. It is predicted that 70% of the blossoms will be open during this week. This also means the National Mall will be 70% busier than usual. If you plan to make a trip to the Tidal Basin to view the beautiful blossoms we recommend going early in the morning before the bulk of the tourists arrive.

    Visit the National Park Service website for more information about DC’s famous cherry trees and visit the National Cherry Blossom Festival website for a list of the activities taking place during this year’s festival – which will run from March 20th through April 17th.

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