All summer there's been an invitation to play from one of DC's finest museums:
"The
National Building Museum presents a one-of-a-kind destination for
visitors, an interactive architectural installation that brings the
quintessential summer experience of going to the beach to downtown
Washington, D.C. Spanning across the Museum’s Great Hall, the BEACH,
created in partnership with Snarkitecture, will cover 10,000 square feet
and include an “ocean” of nearly one million recyclable
translucent plastic balls."
I spent the morning at The BEACH with a dear friend and honestly, it was awesome!! It's worth the $16 entry as it's such a clever, simple, fear and laughter producing experience.
When you first get into the 'water' ballpit you sink like quicksand - you don't expect it and it takes a moment to get your sea legs. After falling around for a while you work out how to float and wade in the water and you start to relax.
We played in the water for a while then went a got refreshments at the
Union Kitchen Snack Bar. A wee paddle and people watching was then in order, and if we'd known there would be deck chairs we would have chilled out with a good book!
You can see a few strollers in this picture - I'd heard from Mums with kids the same age as Miss O that they'd found their Little Ones visit there a little unnerving .. ok one said terrifying! Whilst the Little One's can't 'drown' as such the balls do suck you in and watching your baby disappear under the translucent water would be freaky. There were lots of little people there having a great time but I'm glad I went sans enfant - I'd a much better time not having to worry about her!
We had a fantastic morning - I'll share some more reflections on the installation tomorrow. Suffice to say it closes Labor Day - September 7th - don't miss it!
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