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holiday membership special
save today![A child sitting in Little Movers exhibit with holiday graphics surrounding him](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/97nuytc2/production/47380b43b4026d8bb9dbf59b425253ffa87a548c-1257x797.png?auto=format&fit=max&q=75&w=350)
Save $25 on family memberships, gift memberships, and membership renewals through January 2!
Give the gift that won't run out of STEAM!
hours
open: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
closed: tuesdays
location
National Children's Museum is located at:
woodrow wilson plaza
1300 pennsylvania ave nw
washington, dc 20004
admission
adults: $18.95 per person
children 1 and older: $18.95 per person
children under 1: free
members: free
*During the holiday season, we highly encourage purchasing tickets in advance. We cannot guarantee walk-up tickets will be available. Thank you!
50 years of play
learn moreWe're commemorating our 50th Anniversary with special programming and exciting new exhibits that celebrate the legacy of the Museum.
![An archival, black and white photo of children on telephones](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/97nuytc2/production/e12a256f6061b3edf24f2a8465c73e3bd6741dfb-2171x2171.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&q=75&w=325)
the stories project
This initiative brings together memories from our community and mementos from our institutional records to celebrate and preserve our legacy.
![placita mágica](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/97nuytc2/production/125de39c01a440b432d1b39363e6ddbee204930c-2000x1333.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&q=75&w=325)
placita mágica
A special 50th anniversary exhibit that pays homage to the Capital Children’s Museum.
![A child is leaping across the Museum floor's large half-circle stepping stones](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/97nuytc2/production/33f1e566edec14f2862ca06ddd5a9412c05a2213-3500x2333.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&q=75&w=325)
dreamers fund
Be a part of the Museum's next 50 years by giving to the Dreamers Fund. Every gift makes a difference and has an impact on allowing future generations access to hands-on learning though play!
featured events
all events![baby jam](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/97nuytc2/production/8444530c68b30af2a14b25014c3310bfb6915468-2060x2060.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&q=75&w=325)
baby jam
Baby Jam has moved to 2:30 pm every Monday! Grab an instrument and join the band to explore sound and movement. Included in the price of Museum admission.
![STEAM story time](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/97nuytc2/production/6246d3de0c42d99a433417b3577c8881de9853a4-1080x1080.png?auto=format&fit=max&q=75&w=325)
STEAM story time
STEAM Story Time is moving to 2:30 pm every Wednesday! Gather around with your little Dreamers for an interactive STEAM read aloud. Included in the price of Museum admission.
![Young girl at Bernoullis Hoops in the Engineering Games and Play exhibit](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/97nuytc2/production/e63608c4b3a7ce941f45027a6213cee23865d29c-1614x1610.png?auto=format&fit=max&q=75&rect=1,159,1604,1132&w=325)
member magic hour
Members are invited to enjoy exclusive access to the Museum before it opens to the public.
- Reserving Member Magic Hour tickets in advance is highly encouraged. Walk-up tickets are subject to availability.
- If you arrive during a Member Magic Hour, you may stay at the Museum for as long as you like up until the Museum closes at 4:30 pm.
Head to our ticketing page to reserve tickets for the next available Member Magic Hour.
visiting exhibit hall
![daniel tiger’s neighborhood: a grr-ific exhibit](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/97nuytc2/production/5852fe7bab1b624f8872df38f92fd807fa043631-2992x2992.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&q=75&w=325)
daniel tiger’s neighborhood: a grr-ific exhibit
Step into the Neighborhood where Daniel and his friends help children navigate their world.
featured exhibits
explore exhibits![placita mágica](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/97nuytc2/production/125de39c01a440b432d1b39363e6ddbee204930c-2000x1333.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&q=75&w=325)
placita mágica
A special 50th anniversary exhibit that pays homage to the Capital Children’s Museum.
![dream machine](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/97nuytc2/production/45bfa7c74550bc22700e344a8a23f513466d3a1a-1800x1200.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&q=75&w=325)
dream machine
Climb into the clouds in our three-story climber and slide.
![little dreamers](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/97nuytc2/production/08d0507f344aa96a24eb257e3bfd6fe8f4993f3b-1800x1200.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&q=75&w=325)
little dreamers
A protected cloud- and flight-themed area for infants and toddlers.
![Featured Photo](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/97nuytc2/production/761399fb09a67e796fba96bf2c15346b09030474-2000x1200.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&q=75&w=325)
data science alley
Explore figures and statistics through play, and think about the data found in our day-to-day lives.
![art + tech](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/97nuytc2/production/cd5e6b21c8c4f1edf98b61bd972047bef7fbcf0c-1333x2000.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&q=75&w=325)
art + tech
Tap into your creativity with iconic friends from Nickelodeon.
![little movers](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/97nuytc2/production/190a91ac17f63a67497ebc9b7961f5ba9a8f420e-2000x1333.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&q=75&w=325)
little movers
A protected free-movement space for infants and toddlers to build gross and fine motor skills.
![engineering games + play](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/97nuytc2/production/0707b7710fbf4c2052319e40ddc93ae2c2ef7f75-2000x1333.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&q=75&w=325)
engineering games + play
Take a swing at engineering and science concepts through the lens of your favorite sports and classic hands-on activities.
![a group of kids seeing themselves on the weather worlds green screen](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/97nuytc2/production/f400f9904a1707c9aa8fd1694535b74163ef8a6d-500x500.png?auto=format&fit=max&q=75&w=325)
weather worlds
Shoot lightning bolts, make it rain, and more with this green screen experience.
![climate action heroes](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/97nuytc2/production/459d970ec04f017b8bc07aa33fe80f94cd8429d5-2000x1333.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&q=75&w=325)
climate action heroes
Discover your special climate action superpower through a physical flow quiz experience.
Our family absolutely loves playing at National Children's Museum!
Our children are almost 2.5 years apart but both of them find plenty of fun and there is always something new for them to explore. It's a wonderful mix of physical activity, learning, arts & crafts, and tech.
angie c
This museum has been a sanity saver for our family.
We bought a membership and often go multiple times a week. The staff are truly fantastic—they know our daughter by name.
mary ellen w.
My 4-year-old absolutely loves this place!
He would go everyday if we let him.
kim b.
ways to play
![birthday parties](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/97nuytc2/production/c672d0b7428529c32fd2c8cf65efb8fe125add0b-2000x1876.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&q=75&rect=0,0,2000,1876&w=325)
birthday parties
Make your child’s dream come true! Plan their next birthday party at National Children’s Museum for a day full of fun for everyone.
![field trips](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/97nuytc2/production/9632507f3134d34aefedd054520ed3d8022075f6-2000x1333.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&q=75&w=325)
field trips
Playful STEAM experiences that spark curiosity and develop 21st-century skills. Choose between school year and summer field trips.
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membership
Membership means more moments of play, discovery, and joy for the whole family.