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American History Museum?

WinesNotWhinesWinesNotWhines
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Has anyone taken a toddler to the American History Museum, and was there enough to keep them entertained? We haven't been there in a while, and I can't remember exactly what they have for kids. We've gone to Natural History and Air and Space a few times, but I'd like to branch out a little.

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  • VARedheadVARedhead
    I haven't taken DD there, but her class did a field trip there (12 kids in the 2-3 year old range). It sounds like in the basement there is a section with lots of planes, trains, and cars that entertained them.
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  • AgrippaRidesAgainAgrippaRidesAgain member
    The American History Museum has two kids rooms on the main level.  One is dedicated to american innovation and has blocks, pinwheels, and other things to play with.  I don't remember what the other one is focused on, but it has a little kid/toddler area in it as well.  
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  • QueSrahQueSrah member

    imageVARedhead:
    I haven't taken DD there, but her class did a field trip there (12 kids in the 2-3 year old range). It sounds like in the basement there is a section with lots of planes, trains, and cars that entertained them.

    We've taken T there and she was mildly interested.  I would assume a boy who's already into that stuff would love it.

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  • smacbsmacb
    Absolutely!  We've taken our son several times.  The first time we took him he was just under 2 and loved it.  The exhibits are pretty kid friendly.
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  • MrsPhilDunphyMrsPhilDunphy

    imageAgrippaRidesAgain:
    The American History Museum has two kids rooms on the main level.  One is dedicated to american innovation and has blocks, pinwheels, and other things to play with.  I don't remember what the other one is focused on, but it has a little kid/toddler area in it as well.  

    These are both closed now for a renovation project, but they are cool for little kids.

    I think they have less that appeals to the toddler crowd in general than NMNH, but they do have a lot of vehicles and some Muppets.

     

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  • WinesNotWhinesWinesNotWhines
    Thanks for the tips! I'm bummed that it sounds like the kids areas are closed.
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