During our trip to DC, we visited very few art galleries simply because we were already exhausted every day, and I didn’t think the kids would appreciate them the way I wanted them to. But the sculpture gardens were a hit. There are several outdoor art exhibits scattered around the mall area and we loved them. The sculpture above is a perspective house, and as you walk by it, the perspective changes so that it looks like the house is spinning. It is absolutely amazing to think a person can make that happen. We experienced a similar thing at Mount Vernon with the jumbo impression of George Washington’s head. No matter where you move, his eyes still watch you.
Both kids wrote a wish on this wishing tree. Yoko Ono is the artist. The wishes are periodically taken down and sent to her. I’m pretty sure Craig’s wish had something to do with candy.
These globes are scattered near the capitol, and it was fun to look at the different environmental themes. Darla is hamming it up next to the “hydropower” globe.
This jumbo vintage eraser was a scavenger hunt item for us. We’d seen it in a travel brochure, and despite having never seen a real one, the kids were insistent we find it. This led us to trek to more sculpture gardens than we may have otherwise visited.
Washington DC series:
View from Washington Monument
Mount Vernon
National Archives – Declaration of Independence
Sculpture Gardens
Arlington Cemetery – Unknown Soldier
Washington DC Subway – Metro
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8:57 pm
I had never heard of these sculpture gardens before. They look like fun. I’m sure our kids would enjoy them, if we ever make it to DC (probably not this year).
12:28 pm
I used to work down by the sculpture garden, & had lunch with that giant eraser several times a week! Please don’t forget, BTW, that today’s Silly Sunday. Sharpen up that sense o’ humor, and drop in to see me!
9:24 am
Thanks for sharing, I love the house and eraser. I don’t know if I’d want to share my thoughts with Yoko, but it’s a cool idea anyway. There aren’t enough sculpture gardens around.
1:47 pm
That looks cool
12:54 am
What a great trip! I love the wishing tree…and I bet my little guy’s wish also would have something to do with candy, and probably Blues Clues.
4:24 pm
I love this post! As the writer of a blog about activities for kids and families in the DC area, I am tickled. So happy you have a great visit here with your family. Stunning photos.
7:20 am
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