NMAAHC Kids Story Time: The Way Champs Play

Celebrate Black History Month with a special NMAAHC Kids Story Time! This free event requires registration, which will open in January 2025. Participants will learn about history-making Olympians through an interactive story titled *The Way Champs Play* by tennis champion Naomi Osaka. The program includes sport-inspired games and a chance to celebrate personal accomplishments with a gold medal craft. The schedule features ongoing Create & Explore Time from 10:30 AM to 12:45 PM, read-alouds at 10:45 AM and 11:45 AM, and Children's Gallery Tours at 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM, showcasing athlete statues and objects such as Althea Gibson’s racket, Tommie Smith’s Olympic uniform, and LeBron James’ shoes. If you have any questions, feel free to email the NMAAHC Kids team at NMAAHCEarlyChildhood@si.edu.