Play Date at NMNH: Playful Pets

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 10:30 am – 12 pm This Tuesday is all about some of our favorite animals...our pets! Together, families will make observations of animals in our collection that are sometimes pets, learn about ways we take care of our pets,and create their own take-home artwork highlighting their pet or favorite animal! Feel free to bring a photo of your pet for your artwork if you would like or to show and share. We love to hear all about animals special to you. The event is part of our drop-in program,Play Date at NMNH.Play Date at NMNH is a program designed for early learners (0-5) and their caregivers and families. Location:This program is held in the Kenneth E. Behring Family Hall of Mammals exhibiton the 1st floorof the museum. Please note that space is dependent on the location of that weeks event. Some locations have less capacity than others. Itis possible that the program might be at capacity when you arrive. If this happens, please enjoy other areas of the museum and try again later in the program. Accessibility: Access services such as American Sign Language interpretation, real-time captioning (CART), or audio-description are available with advanced notice. However, accommodations may not be possible with less than two-weeks advanced notice. To request this service, please call (202) 633-5238 or e-mail [email protected]. Image Credit: Ashley Peery (images on outer left and outer right), Katie Derloshon (two center images) Sponsor: Natural History Museum Venue: Natural History Museum Event Location: Kenneth E. Behring Family Hall of Mammals (1st Floor) Cost: Free Categories: Kids & Families Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible