a playful funraiser
curiosity + cocktails
a whimsical evening to explore our Museums playful offerings
the details
Tickets available starting September 15, 2025.
november 7, 2025
8 - 10 pm
national children's museum
1300 pennsylvania ave nw, washington, dc 20004
dress code
creative cocktail
parking available
a playful evening
At National Children’s Museum, play isn’t only for children. From 8 - 10 pm, enjoy decadent passed desserts and complimentary craft cocktails as you dance and sing to a live DJ spinning nostalgic hits from the '90s and early 2000s. When adventure calls, explore our immersive STEAM exhibits and dynamic pop-up experiences that highlight the real-world impact of our work with young learners.
We’ll celebrate our institution’s playful offerings by experiencing them firsthand. And throughout it all, enjoy the chance to connect with our incredible community of supporters.
Curiosity + Cocktails will raise support as the Museum continues its critical work to spark curiosity, ignite creativity, and foster inclusivity to empower the next generation of innovators. We will also debut our Spring 2026 Play Soiree, an elegant evening at the Mellon Auditorium honoring our supporters and celebrating National Children’s Museum.
become a sponsor
For more information, please contact MK at mmccann@nationalchildrensmuseum.org.
- 10 VIP tickets to the event
- 25 complimentary tickets to the Museum with concierge booking
- special acknowledgement across the Museum’s social media channels and website
- special acknowledgement in the Museum’s digital newsletter, reaching over 22,000 subscribers
- prominent logo and name placement at the event
- name inclusion in event press release (date permitting)
- formal recognition during President + CEO’s remarks
- name recognition in the Museum’s entry hall
- name recognition in the Museum’s annual impact report
