Girl Scout Badge Programs
Thank you for your interest in Girl Scout Badge programs at the DAR Museum! These badge programs are in-person at the Museum. Each badge program costs $10 per scout (chaperones and troop leaders do not need to pay but they do need to register).
If you are NOT interested in a badge program (or we do not yet have one for your age level) but would like to bring your troop on a tour of the museum, please visit our GROUP TOURS page for more information. We would love to host your troop for a visit.
Use the DAR Museum collections to explore how family histories are collected and preserved. Share stories about your family with other Brownies and play a game to see how stories change over time. Then, write about your day and life in a brand-new diary and create a family tree to tell your family story! This program results in earning the "My Family Story" badge, which is included in the registration price.
Travel back to 1913 to join the Women's Suffrage March! Create your own "Votes for Women" sash and write a speech advocating for a woman's right to vote. Learn about some of the heroines of the movement, including women that participated in the march right here in DC. What would it be like to be a girl at this time? Why is it important that women have the right to vote? This program results in the "Playing the Past" badge, which is included in the registration price. (2 hours, $10/scout).
FAQs
Can I schedule a badge program for just one scout?
Can I schedule a badge program for just one scout?
Not at this time, but you are welcome to come to the DAR Museum and visit!
Do we have to come to the Museum to earn a badge?
Do we have to come to the Museum to earn a badge?
No. If you are too far away and unable to come to the Museum, please fill out this short form to request information about or reserve our pre-recorded virtual badge options.
Do parents or Troop leaders need to purchase a ticket?
Do parents or Troop leaders need to purchase a ticket?
No. The ticket price covers the cost of materials for the participating scouts. Only those who wish to participate in the craft activities need to purchase a ticket (siblings may also participate but cannot receive a badge according to Girl Scout guidelines).
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
Meter parking is available on C and D Streets. You can pay by coin (quarters), credit card, or via the app http://us.parkmobile.com/members/&;.
There are also public transportation options. The DAR Museum is located .7 mile from Farragut North Metro station on the Red Line and .6 mile from Farragut West Metro station on the Orange/Blue/Silver Lines.
Main entrance is at along D Street, closer to 17th Street [1776 D Street] up a short flight of steps. Accessible entrance (with a ramp) is on C Street on the opposite side of the building. Ring buzzer for entrance access.
Can non-Girl Scouts participate?
Can non-Girl Scouts participate?
Yes! Non-Girl Scouts may purchase a ticket but they are unable to receive the badge. DAR Museum adheres to guidelines as a Girl Scout partner institution. Siblings are encouraged to explore the rest of the museum (admission is free). If a sibling wants to participate in this program, the child must also have a ticket purchased.
Who should I contact with further questions?
Who should I contact with further questions?
For program questions, contact the Museum's education department at [email protected] .
Photographs may be taken at this event for marketing and social media purposes.
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