# Little Builders: The Kitchen — National Building Museum

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

- When: Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Where: National Building Museum, 401 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
- Ages: Ages 5 and under with a caregiver
- Price: $20 adult + child combined ticket
- Organizer: National Building Museum
- Official page: https://orders.nbm.org/events/01a0b564-3ca4-0bfa-24e7-87fa4592f318
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

A monthly small-group workshop for children 5 and under and their caregivers. This session is about the heart of a home, the kitchen: learn what every kitchen needs, play pretend as a chef and make a paper-plate craft, mixing guided activities with free play.

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