Storytime Studio: April
Schedule
Wed Apr 29 2026 at 10:00 am to 11:00 am
UTC-04:00Location
Independence Avenue at Seventh Street, SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20024 | Washington, DC
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FREE. No pre-registration required, but Storytime Studio has limited capacity and entry is first-come, first-served.Storytime Studio is a captivating blend of play, educator-led read-alouds, and art exploration designed for kids from birth to age 6 and their caregivers. Every Wednesday morning at 10 and 11 AM, visitors are welcomed into our studio to enjoy a special Storytime adventure.
All sessions meet in Hirshhorn Art School on the Museum’s Lower Level. Stroller parking is available in the Hirshhorn Lobby and on the Lower Level.
📍 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Storytime Studio is a one-hour experience: There are two Storytime sessions each Wednesday, with entry times at 10 and 11 AM. Participation for each adult and child is limited to one hour.
- No pre-registration required: Entry to Storytime Studio is first-come, first-served. When the 10 AM session reaches capacity, you’ll be given the option to return for entry to the 11 AM session.
- Storytime Studio has limited capacity: We will pause further entry when both sessions reach full capacity to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Due to limited capacity during this public drop-in program, school, youth, and other large groups of eight or more (adults and children) are encouraged to request a reserved group program by contacting [email protected].
🎨 THEMES
- April 1: In Full Bloom with Smithsonian Gardens
- April 8: Welcome Back, Birds! with Smithsonian's National Zoo
- April 15: The Night Sky with the National Air and Space Museum
- April 22: Happy Earth Day!
- April 29: All About Amphibians with the National Museum of Natural History
♿ VISITOR ACCESSIBILITY
Nursing caregivers are welcome. If there are access services or accommodations that can improve your experience (e.g., ASL interpretation, live captioning, etc.), please contact [email protected]; one to two weeks of advance notice is recommended but not required.
⏱️ PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Session #1
10 AM: Open play (felt, blocks, sketching)
10:15 AM: Read-aloud
10:30 AM: Art-making
10:45 AM: Gallery tour
Session #2
11 AM: Open play (felt, blocks, sketching)
11:15 AM: Read-aloud
11:30 AM: Art-making
11:45 AM: Gallery tour
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Where is it happening?
Independence Avenue at Seventh Street, SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20024Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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