exhibits
developing young minds and curious young learners are encouraged to dream the impossible through interactive and engaging exhibits
our exhibits
the pigeon comes to washington, dc!
visit the whimsical world of Mo Willems and his cast of lovable characters
January 17, 2026 - May 10, 2026
exhibit level: visiting exhibit hall
recommended ages: 2-10
dream machine
Climb into the clouds in our three-story climber and slide.
exhibit levelrecommended ages: 5-12
engineering games + play
Take a swing at engineering and science concepts through the lens of your favorite sports and classic hands-on activities.
exhibit levelrecommended ages: 3-12
little dreamers
A protected cloud- and flight-themed area for infants and toddlers.
exhibit levelrecommended ages: 0-3
data science alley
Explore figures and statistics through play, and think about the data found in our day-to-day lives.
exhibit levelrecommended ages: 3-12
art + tech
Tap into your creativity with iconic friends from Nickelodeon.
exhibit levelrecommended ages: 3-10
placita mágica
A special 50th anniversary exhibit that pays homage to the Capital Children’s Museum.
exhibit levelrecommended ages: 3-12
weather worlds
Shoot lightning bolts, make it rain, and more with this green screen experience.
exhibit levelrecommended ages: 4-12
climate action heroes
Discover your special climate action superpower through a physical flow quiz experience.
exhibit levelrecommended ages: 4-12
little movers
A protected free-movement space for infants and toddlers to build gross and fine motor skills.
exhibit levelrecommended ages: 0-3
tinkering corner
Design, create, test, and build in the creative hub of National Children’s Museum.
exhibit levelrecommended ages: 3-12light house installation
Light House is an art installation created by our artist-in-residence, Kathering Tzu-Lan Mann. Located just outside of Tinkerers Studio, Light House is a hands-on maze that offers Dreamers the chance to experiment with light and color. Katherine worked with hundreds of children and caretakers to paint, cut, and collage this acrylic masterpiece.
upcoming visiting exhibits
The Visiting Exhibit Hall serves as a space to showcase some of the world’s most innovative and engaging traveling exhibits, designed especially for children, ensuring that the Museum is constantly reflecting the world around us.
Curious George: Let’s Get Curious!—summer 2026
Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice—fall 2026
Measurement Rules—spring 2027