Tag: family
Shapes and Skyscrapers
Did you know there are shapes of all sorts in skyscrapers? The Chrysler Building has triangular windows, and the Burj Khalifa is built on a Y-shaped...
Winter Blast: A Day of Indigenous Games
Warm up on a cold winter’s day playing Native games from across the Western Hemisphere. Try your hand at Inuit yo-yo, ring and pin, Hawaiian chess,...
Global Architecture: Picturesque Pagodas
In honor of Chinese Lunar New Year, join us to talk about Poy Gum Lee, a Chinese-American architect who designed buildings in both China and New...
Santa’s New Ride!
Santa’s reindeers are tired and he needs to figure out a new way to get around the city before Christmas Eve! In this program, children will...
Manhattan Skyline: Transformation Over Time
How has the Manhattan skyline changed over time? In the year 2000, the Twin Towers and the Empire State Building crowned the downtown and midtown...
Meet the Authors – Four Wheels and a Board: The Smithsonian History of Skateboarding
Skateboarding isn’t just a recreational activity, but a professional sport, lifestyle, art form, and cultural phenomenon. The striking book Four...
Architecture Animals
Animals are skillful architects—from beehives to birds’ nests, animals create spaces best fit for their needs. But now, they’re moving into the...
Strong Structures: How Do Buildings Get So Tall?
How do supertall structures stand up to wind, rain, and even earthquakes? They’re also super strong! Architects spend years designing buildings...
Crew and Cargo
Looking for a unique family experience while schools are closed for Veterans Day? Bring your family and friends on board the 1885 tall ship Wavertree...
Campfire Stories and Songs
Cozy up to a campfire for stories and singalongs with family and friends featuring award winning children’s performer Suzi Shelton. Munch on a...
