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a new after-hours, adults-only event

curiosity + cocktails

a playful funraiser

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  • $150 per ticket

  • 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 an open bar serving signature craft cocktails featuring Mount Pleasant Craft Spirits as you dance and sing to nostalgic hits from the '90s and early 2000s spun by DJ Groovy Gene. When adventure calls, explore our immersive STEAM exhibits and curated pop-up experiences that highlight the impact of our work to inspire young learners.

And throughout it all, enjoy the chance to connect with our incredible community of supporters.

Curiosity + Cocktails will raise support for the Museum's 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.

This one-night-only event is a chance to step behind the scenes, enjoy playful experiences crafted just for adults, and invest in a future filled with wonder for every child who learn, plays, and grows at 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

our sponsors

We are grateful for the generosity of our sponsors.

media sponsor

washingtonian

washingtonian