# Just Drop In! Dollhouses — National Building Museum

> Event for families in the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area (DC / VA / MD / WV). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Where: National Building Museum, 401 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
- Ages: Children of all ages
- Price: $7 per child, $10 per adult (includes admission)
- Organizer: National Building Museum
- Official page: https://orders.nbm.org/events/019f41f3-f085-dbfd-2c0c-4c20f25d53a3
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Fourth-Saturday drop-in building and craft workshop for children of all ages. On November 28 kids examine different types of dollhouses, then build their own cardboard dollhouse rooms. Pre-registration recommended but not required; tickets include museum admission.

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