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Date
August 7, 2010
- Time 3pm
- Location Washington, D.C.
- Price Free
Inspiring people to care about the planet since 1888
Model of da Vinci’s Vertical Ornithopter
Photo courtesy Grande ExhibitionsInvestigate the principles of flight as you create your own whirligig to take home.
Saturday @ 3pm: August 7
Wednesdays @ 2pm: August 11 & 25
If you are unable to attend, download the whirligig template and try it out at home.
1145 17th Street NW
Washington, D.C., US
20036
Telephone: +1 202 857 7588
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