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President's Park (White House) Activity Area at the White House Visitor Center (NPS Photo by J. Feeney)
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President's Park (White House)
Indoor Activities
 

There are many opportunities for indoor activities at the White House Visitor Center. This page contains information on the different activities offered here.

 

 
Activity Area
Activity Area
Inside the White House Visitor Center, there is an activity area for children to participate in reading, writing letter, coloring handouts and solving puzzles, all relating to the White House and National Park Service.
 

 
Exhibit Area

Exhibits
Walk through six permanent exhibits relating to the White House including the:

  • First Families In the White House
  • Symbols and Images
  • White House Architecture
  • White House Interiors
  • Working White House
  • Ceremonies and Celebration

There is a large display of U.S. Mint Presidential Medallions and two visiting exhibits on "The West Wing" and "Portraits of the President's House: The Staff of the Executive."

 

 
Special Events
Interpretive Programs
Participate in our interpretive programs, living history programs, military concerts or guest lectures. Look for a park ranger or volunteer for more current information on these programs.
 

 
White House Historical Association
Museum Shop
Visit the White House Historical Association museum shop on White House merchandise such as books, Christmas ornaments, prints, and many more.
 

 
"Where History Lives" Video

Video
View a 30-minute video, "Where History Lives: A Tour of the White House", that shows visitors through the halls and the history of the home of the President of the United States. It is closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.

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Last Updated: March 17, 2008 at 19:54 MST