A visit to any part of the Smithsonian can provide a lifetime of wonderful memories for children and a rewarding experience for adults of all ages. Because there are many buildings—and many exhibits—planning and organization will make a shared child/adult visit richer and more memorable.
The Grandparents' Guide to the Smithsonian is an easy-to-use compact resource that addresses specific needs and clearly and concisely highlights museum and visitor information.
Special features of this guide include Smithsonian website references and online interactives for children and adults to do separately and together (even if a visit is not planned). The Grandparents' Tips, special-interest itineraries and sections on shopping, travel, seasonal highlights, volunteering and much more constitute convenient and carefully selected information about the entire Smithsonian.
Ordering Information
The Grandparent's Guide to the Smithsonian is available for $12 (includes shipping and handling) from the Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies.
Credit Card Instructions
To order using your Visa or MasterCard, please call the Center for Education and Museum Studies at +1 202 633 5330 (between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. EST, Monday-Friday).
Mail Order Instructions
To order by check, please make your check payable to the "Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies" and mail it to:
Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies
PO Box 37012 MRC 508
Washington DC 20013-7012
Please be sure to include your name and mailing address for proper delivery.
Sample Pages
Follow your special interests through the Smithsonian museums with these downloadable (PDF) one-day itineraries (10 are included in the Grandparents' Guide). Walking distances are minimized as much as possible; brief taxi rides are an option.
For the Youngest Visitors
This tour takes into account the active imaginations of Smithsonian visitors five to nine.
The Natural World
This itinerary explores the science of the heavens, the earth and all living things.
World Cultures
This itinerary explores the Smithsonian's extensive holdings from worldwide cultures, past and present.
Jewelry, Clothing and Costumes
This itinerary samples the Smithsonian's holdings of apparel, gems and other objects of beauty.
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Grandparents' Guide to the Smithsonian
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Order your copy of the Grandparents' Guide to the Smithsonian today for only $12!
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