visiting exhibit
the Visiting Exhibit Hall serves as a space to showcase some of the world’s most innovative and engaging traveling exhibits, ensuring that the Museum is constantly reflecting the world around us.
current and upcoming exhibits
animationland
Discover your story using storyboarding, sound effects, stop-motion, and more!
January 18, 2025 - May 11, 2025
Floor 1: Visiting Exhibit Hall
recommended ages: 6-12
wild kratts: ocean adventure!
summer 2025
Dive into the world of Wild Kratts and explore the lives of extraordinary animals as you solve problems, help marine life, and foil the villains’ nefarious plans.
exhibit experiences
explore our current visiting exhibit
turtleback island Learn about storyboarding and draw characters using transparent light tables at Tracey’s Studio.
prickle desert Play with a Mutoscope, an early motion picture device, and experiment with frame rates.
comfort peaks Create stop-motion animations with a variety of props and backdrops.
blub-glub village Collaborate in full-body stop-motion animation using a gridded floor plan and creative image capturing.
forgotten forest Experiment with sound using props in a Foley artist studio.
strike a pose Make memories and take pictures with the exhibit's quirky cast of characters.
where is the exhibit located
get directions
The Visiting Exhibits Hall is located on Floor 1, one level down from the main entrance, next to the Tinkerers Studio.
admission
- adults & children 1 and older: $18.95 per person
- children under 1: Free
- members: Free
hours
- Open: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Closed: Tuesdays*
- * Summer Tuesdays are here! The Museum will be open on Tuesdays during the months of July and August.
location
The National Children’s Museum is located at:
Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20004
past exhibits
World-class upcoming special events!
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit!
september 2024 - january 2025
Mindbender Mansion
may - september 2024
Shaun the Sheep™: Flock This Way!
january – may 2024
AlegreMENTE | Happy Brain: Celebrating Early Connections
september 2023 – january 2024
Curious George™: Let’s Get Curious!
may – september 2023
XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness
january – may 2023
Emotions at Play with Pixar’s Inside Out
september 2022 – january 2023
Design Zone
may – september 2022
Moomin Animations – Thrills and Cuddles
september 2021 – january 2022
upcoming exhibits
animationland
Discover your story using storyboarding, sound effects, stop-motion, and more!
January 18, 2025 - May 11, 2025Floor 1: Visiting Exhibit Hallrecommended ages: 6-12wild kratts: ocean adventure!
summer 2025
Dive into the world of Wild Kratts and explore the lives of extraordinary animals as you solve problems, help marine life, and foil the villains’ nefarious plans.