Museum Guide for Kids and Families in Washington DC

DC is full of great museums, national monuments, attractions, and more sneaky fun educational opportunities for kids and their families. Here's our ultimate guide to the best museums, galleries, and exhibits for kids in Washington DC - plus insider tips on how to make the most of your family's museum day and when to score with free museum days in DC.
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The remodeled National Air and Space Museum is a sight to behold. Photo courtesy of the museum
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What masterpieces will your kiddo create at the National Building Museum’s PLAY WORK BUILD exhibit? Photo by Anne McDonough, courtesy of the museum
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Planet Word has lots of opportunities to get hands-on. Photo courtesy of Planet Word
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Did you know that the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is bigger than 18 football fields? Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress
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Your kiddos will be in awe of the size of this humongous African elephant I am in awe of its size. Photo by author Lisa Warden
Visiting Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in DC with Kids
Our kids couldn't get enough of the interactive globe in the One World Connected exhibit. Photo by author Lisa Warden
Visiting Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in DC with Kids

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Climb the famous steps of the Lincoln Memorial for a gorgeous view of the reflecting pool and the Washington Monument. Photo by anjanettew via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
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Visit the home of George Washington in Virginia. Photo courtesy of Mount Vernon
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Get building tips from Master Model Builders in the LEGO Discovery Center Washington, DC's Workshop. Photo by Jennifer Marino Walters
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Place wreaths at the graves of fallen soldiers during the annual Wreaths Across America event. Photo courtesy of the author
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See dinosaurs and so much more at Yale's Peabody Museum of Natural History in New Haven. Photo by Tosh Chiang via Flickr 2.0
Visiting Yale Peabody Museum with Kids
Find dinos and more with a trip to the Peabody Museum in New Haven!
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Yale University's Peabody Museum reopens after a stunning renovation, and admission is free! Photo courtesy of the Peabody Museum, Yale University.
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Learn about the history of the game (and work on your jumpsuit) with a visit to the Basketball Hall of Fame Museum in Springfield. Hall of Honor photo courtesy of the Massachusetts Office of Tourism
Visiting the National Basketball Hall of Fame with Kids
See the greats of the NBA and WNBA at the Basketball Hall of Fame!
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Find some of the most colorful hands-on activities when visiting the Discovery Science Center in Bridgeport! Photo courtesy of the Discovery Science Center
Visiting the Discovery Science Center in Bridgeport with Kids
Head to the Discovery Science Center for STEAM-based fun!
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The Children's Museum in West Hartford has a new home for interactive and educational exhibits that are sure to delight Connecticut kids. Photo courtesy of the author.
The Children's Museum in West Hartford: New Home, New Focus
Find kid-friendly exhibits and animal encounters!
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