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Free Family Night sponsored by GEICO

WHEN

Fri Mar 15 2013 5:00 pm

WHERE

National Children's Museum
151 St. George Boulevard, National Harbor
Fort Washington, Maryland 20745

DESCRIPTION

Enjoy free admission to the museum for your whole family, as well as hands-on activities and interactive play in the NCM theatre and exhibit areas. This month's Free Family Night will celebrate Read Across America. Sponsored by GEICO.

Please note: tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the NCM box office beginning at 5 p.m. on the day of the event. The museum will close for half an hour at 4:30 p.m. to give staff time to prepare for the event.

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