March is Women’s History Month and if you’re looking to teach your kids about the can-do women who took leaps and bounds throughout history, we’ve got three must-hit Women’s History Month destinations for you.
These spots, which are located in Michigan, Washington, DC, and New York, offer interactive exhibits that showcase all of the work that women have put in throughout history – plus some displays dedicated to modern dames that are making history today.
Read up on each one’s specific offerings here and then pack up the kiddos for an educational experience at one of these Women’s History Month destinations.
A day trip: International Women’s Air & Space Museum
Right on the banks of Lake Erie in downtown Cleveland, the International Women’s Air & Space Museum includes a collection of artifacts, photos and displays that capture inspiring moments and stories about women in aviation.
Located within the Burke Lakefront Airport, the museum is free and open to the public.
Heather Alexander, the museum’s executive director, explains that they have items on display from famous female aviators, like Amelia Earhart, and women astronauts, like Sally Ride, plus plenty of fun historical finds.
“I’d point families to the mini plane built by Tracy Pilurs, who was a single mom with six kids,” Alexander says. “Her kids helped her build it.” Today, the 1963 Pilurs-Smith DSA-1 Miniplane with lilac trim is on display at the museum.
Alexander suggests checking the museum’s social media posts. “We do have a lot of special events going on that might be of interest to families.”
A road trip: Women’s Rights National Historical Park and National Women’s Hall of Fame
Visit to the Women’s Rights National Historical Park, the site of the historic Seneca Falls Convention that launched the women’s rights movement in the United States. Located in the heart of Seneca Falls, New York, the park features the Wesleyan Chapel, where the first women’s rights convention was held, along with exhibits highlighting key figures such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott.
Visitors can explore the visitor center, walk through the historic grounds and learn about the early fight for equality through interactive displays and educational programs.
The National Women’s Hall of Fame, also located in Seneca Falls inside the historic Seneca Knitting Mill, was founded in 1969. The museum honors trailblazing American women whose achievements have shaped fields ranging from science and politics to the arts and athletics.
Visitors can explore exhibits highlighting hundreds of inductees, learn about their lasting impact on society and discover stories of leadership, innovation and perseverance that continue to inspire future generations.
A weekend visit: National Museum of Women in the Arts
If you’re planning a visit to Washington, DC, make sure to add the National Museum of Women in the Arts to your list. Located just northeast of the White House, NMWA includes an extensive collection of 4,500 artworks by more than 1,000 women artists, including some your kids may know – like Mexican painter Frida Kahlo or American painter Georgia O’Keeffe.
The museum also highlights new and emerging artists, along with those who may have been overlooked by history but who are showcased here.
