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In honor of National Veterans and Military Families Month, the National Children’s Museum is offering free admission for up to 550 veterans and active-duty service members, along with their family members, from November 1-30, 2025.
Normally open daily (except Tuesdays), they’re extending their daily operating hours from November 8-11, 2025, and will also be open on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in celebration of Veterans Day.
This special destination sparks curiosity and creativity in the littlest of learners, offering a wide range of interactive activities, exhibits, and experiences centered on science, technology, engineering, art, and math. 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.
Details:
Website
Dates:
Nov 1-30, 2025
Location:
National Children’s Museum ∙ Washington, DC
Disclaimer: Event details are curated from public sources and subject to change. Verify all information via the provided links before attending.
