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your play date awaits

hours


open: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
closed: tuesdays

holiday closures: thanksgiving day + christmas day

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

*Booking Community Access Program tickets? Select an applicable time slot (10:30 am or 2:30 pm) and input your organization’s code during checkout.

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During the holiday season, we highly encourage purchasing tickets in advance. We cannot guarantee walk-up tickets will be available. Thank you!

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museums for all

National Children's Museum is a proud member of Museums for All.

community access program

National Children’s Museum partners with trusted, local organizations to ensure the price of admission is not a barrier for the families they serve.

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.

groups

Gather your group for an unforgettable experience, making it easier than ever to explore and learn together! Enjoy a 10% discount on Museum admission.

ticketing policies


  • Tickets are required for everyone.
  • The Museum operates with hourly, timed-entry tickets. Please arrive within the hour of your reserved entry time. For example, if you purchase tickets for the 10:30 am entry time, we ask that you arrive between 10:30 and 11:30 am. Note that guests will not be admitted before their designated entry time.
  • The last entry is at 3:30 pm. Please be aware the Museum closes at 4:30 pm.
  • Advanced tickets are strongly recommended, as walk up tickets are not guaranteed.
  • Tickets are non-refundable. If you are unable to visit due to health concerns, you may exchange your tickets for a new date and time by reaching out to ticketing@nationalchildrensmuseum.org in advance of your original ticket time.
  • Every Wednesday at 8:30 am ET, a new week of tickets will be released. Tickets are released 2 months in advance.

tips for a great trip


Check out our frequently asked questions to best prepare for a wondrous visit!

guest policies


To ensure everyone has a safe and fun visit, all guests are expected to follow the Museum’s guest policies.