US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Ford's Theatre Tour
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
International Spy Museum
International Spy Museum DC - 9:00 AM
International Spy Museum DC - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Ford's Theatre Tour
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
The White House Tour
The White House - 9:30 AM
The White House - 9:30 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Celebration of Construction on the National Mall 2025
D.C. National Mall: between the American History Museum and the Smithsonian Castle - 9:00 AM Pick
D.C. National Mall: between the American History Museum and the Smithsonian Castle - 9:00 AM Pick
Community Day at National Museum of Women in the Arts
National Museum of Women in the Arts - 10:00 AM Pick
National Museum of Women in the Arts - 10:00 AM Pick
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Celebration of Construction on the National Mall 2025
D.C. National Mall: between the American History Museum and the Smithsonian Castle - 9:00 AM Pick
D.C. National Mall: between the American History Museum and the Smithsonian Castle - 9:00 AM Pick
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Ford's Theatre Tour
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Celebration of Construction on the National Mall 2025
D.C. National Mall: between the American History Museum and the Smithsonian Castle - 9:00 AM Pick
D.C. National Mall: between the American History Museum and the Smithsonian Castle - 9:00 AM Pick
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Wheaton Family Theatre Series: KidStory Theatre Festival
Highland Elementary School - various times Pick
Highland Elementary School - various times Pick
Wheaton Family Theatre Series: KidStory Theatre Festival
Highland Elementary School - various times Pick
Highland Elementary School - various times Pick
Family Activity at the National Museum of the United States Army
National Museum of the United States Army - 9:00 AM
National Museum of the United States Army - 9:00 AM

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Free Day at JANM
Thu Jan 18, 2024 - Thu Dec 19, 2024
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Repeating every month on the third Thursdays through December 19, 2024.
12:00pm to 8:00pm PT
Age: 5 and up
Price: Free
Location:
Japanese American National Museum
NOTE: JANM’s Pavilion is closed for renovation and will reopen in late 2026
The largest museum in the U.S. focusing on the experiences of Japanese Americans opens its doors for its monthly free day.
Note that museum admission is always free on Thursdays from 5pm-8pm, but only on the third Thursday of the month is admission free all day.
The museum also hosts free Family Festival days several times throughout the year, such as the Oshogatsu festival in January and the Natsumatsuri festival in August.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.