The National Children’s Museum sparks curiosity and creativity in the littlest of learners! This playful indoor family destination offers a wide range of interactive activities, exhibits, and experiences centered on science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

Alongside its permanent lineup, the Museum hosts special, limited-time exhibits — and right now the Visiting Exhibit Hall belongs to everyone’s favorite monkey:

Curious George: Let’s Get Curious!
May 23-Sep 6, 2026

Step into the beloved neighborhood of Curious George, the playful primate who has captured hearts and imaginations for 85 years, as the Visiting Exhibit Hall transforms into an immersive, STEM-powered adventure!

Operate pulleys to move George across an apartment building, putt through mini golf holes using pipes and ramps, tend farm animals, and build your own whirligig. This hands-on exhibit brings H.A. and Margret Rey’s classic stories to life in the most delightful ways.

Young visitors explore physics, engineering, and math through play: sorting produce at a sidewalk stand, constructing buildings at a city worksite, even stepping into the rocket George rode on his space adventure. Designed for learners ages 3-7 and their families, and included with Museum admission.

There’s plenty more to explore, too! Whether it’s your child’s first visit or their tenth, these features are always worth a visit:

Dream Machine
Best for ages 5-12
Climb into the clouds on a three-story climber and slide.

Engineering Games + Play
Best for ages 3-12
Take a swing at engineering and science concepts through the lens of your favorite sports and classic hands-on activities.

Little Dreamers
Best for ages 0-3
A protected cloud- and flight-themed area for infants and toddlers.

Data Science Alley
Best for ages 3-12
Explore figures and statistics through play, and think about the data found in our day-to-day lives.

Art + Tech
Best for ages 3-10
Tap into your creativity with iconic friends from Nickelodeon.

Placita Mágica
Best for ages 3-12
A special 50th anniversary exhibit that pays homage to the Capital Children’s Museum.

Weather Worlds
Best for ages 4-12
Shoot lightning bolts, make it rain, and more with this green screen experience.

Climate Action Heroes
Best for ages 4-12
Discover your special climate-action superpower through a physical flow quiz.

Little Movers
Best for ages 0-3
A protected free-movement space for infants and toddlers to build gross and fine motor skills.

Tinkering Corner
Best for ages 3-12
Design, create, test, and build in the creative hub of the National Children’s Museum.

Light House
A hands-on maze where kids experiment with light and color, created by the Museum’s artist-in-residence, Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann.