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Discovery Carts

Discover your inner engineer!

 

The Museum’s hands-on, instructive Discovery Carts offer educational fun for the entire family. 

 

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The Museum's "Bridging the Gap" Discovery Cart. Photo by F.T. Eyre.

Bridging the Gap

During this interactive demonstration, participants learn about five basic bridge types before solving a transportation problem by choosing a type of bridge to build.

Most appropriate for ages 5 and up.

Discovery carts are subject to cart facilitator availability. Please call 202.272.2448 for cart facilitator assurance. Saturdays at 10:30 am, 2:30 pm

 

 

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The Museum's "Arches and Trusses: The Tension Builds" Discovery Cart. Photo by F.T. Eyre.

Arches and Trusses: The Tension Builds

Discover how building forces, materials, and structures affect strength and longevity. Participants test different building materials and work together to build an arch.

Most appropriate for ages 5 and up.

Discovery carts are subject to cart facilitator availability. Please call 202.272.2448 for cart facilitator assurance. Sundays at 11:30 am, 2:30 pm

 

 

The National Building Museum's Discovery Carts are FREE and no reservations are required for individuals and groups fewer than 10. All Discovery Carts are subject to cart facilitator availability. To schedule a Discovery Cart for groups of 10 or more, please see Custom Tours for more information. Looking for more family-friendly daily walk-in activities? Click here.