Summer Extended Hours at National Children's Museum

Through September 1, National Children's Museum will be open extra hours on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Labor Day Monday. Morning hours will also be offered on Tuesdays exclusively for advance ticketed field trips.

Mon: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tue: 9:30 am - 11:30 am for advance ticketed field trips only

Wed: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thu - Sun: 9 - 6 pm

Labor Day: 9 - 6 pm

Don't miss daily early learner programs (designed for children ages 0 - 3) and hands-on, ocean-themed pop-up experiences inspired by the institution’s current traveling exhibit Wild Kratts®: Ocean Adventure!

National Children’s Museum is a unique hybrid institution in downtown Washington, D.C., that combines learning elements found in a science center with children’s museum experiences. Through play-based science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) exhibits and programs, the Museum sparks curiosity and ignites creativity for children under the age of twelve and their families.