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Decades-old, newly restored Smithsonian carousel reopens — to children's delight

The carousel was first desegregated when part of Gwynn Oak Amusement Park outside Baltimore in 1963. It was moved to the ...

Smithsonian museums offering summer sleepovers for kids

Smithsonian Sleepovers offer kids aged 8-14 thrilling overnight adventures at top museums, sparking curiosity with games, ...
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Mall Kids Back in the Saddle as Civil Rights Carousel Spins Again

The Smithsonian’s restored National Carousel is back in action on the National Mall, welcoming riders again on April 24, 2026 ...
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Smithsonian Folklife Festival To Offer Hands-On Activities for Kids

The 45th annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival will feature a variety of fun and interactive activities for families and children. This year’s programs are “Colombia: The Nature of Culture,” “Peace ...
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Explore Animal Adaptations | Smithsonian Video for Kids

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. In this video, you will be guided to make observations of three different animals and their adaptations for survival. Even the youngest learners ...
Los Angeles Times

Taking the Kids -- and making the most of visiting the Smithsonian with kids this spring

Are you ready to reach out and touch the moon? Well, a little piece of it anyway -- at the National Air and Space Museum, the most popular of the Smithsonian’s 19 museums and which, incidentally, is ...