The National Children’s Museum sparks curiosity and creativity in the littlest of learners! This playful indoor family destination boasts a wide variety of touch-and-play activities, exhibits, and experiences centered around science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
You’re invited to visit them today — get excited about their visiting and permanent exhibits! What will your family explore first?
Wild Kratts: Ocean Adventure!
Wild Kratts — a popular children’s show that follows the Kratt brothers as they explore animal habitats and teach kids about wildlife — is the latest inspiration behind the National Children’s Museum visiting exhibit: Wild Kratts: Ocean Adventure! Join them almost daily (closed Tuesdays) from May 24-September 7, 2025.
In this special space, aquatic creature adventures will lead kids and adults alike through ocean habitats, including experiences like:
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- The Tortuga: Suit up with a creature power vest, meet the Kratts Team, and prep for missions at Wild Kratts HQ.
- Miniaturizer: Shrink down to explore a tide pool, “swim” past anemones, try lobster vision, and more.
- Dolphin Decoder: Build your own dolphin name using a sequence of clicks and whistles.
- A Tooth for a Tooth: Help replace a great white shark’s teeth as fast as they fall out.
- Steer an Amphisub: Navigate ocean depths in a mini-sub and search for elusive sea creatures.
- Super Sonic Surprise: Harness whale power to blast air and uncover hidden clues.
- Digital Aquarium: Create a custom marine animal, scan it, and watch it swim in a digital tank.
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While you’ll only find the Wild Kratts until September 7, 2025, you’ll always find these hands-on exhibits beloved by families, no matter if it’s their first visit or their tenth!
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- Art & Tech: Get creative with Nickelodeon favs like SpongeBob SquarePants and PAW Patrol — virtual slime brings the fun without the mess!
- Data Science Alley: Explore how data is collected and used through interactive games and everyday stats.
- Dream Machine: Climb, slide, and explore in this 3-story, wheelchair-accessible play zone.
- Engineering Games & Play: Design and test vehicles on a special track, learning about materials and motion with a sports twist.
- Innovation Sandbox: Spark lightning, shape clouds, and take climate action in a digital playground.
- Little Dreamers: Clouds and flight inspire movement in this space designed for infants and toddlers.
- Little Movers: Build motor skills through open play and gentle exploration in this space designed for infants and toddlers.
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Details:
Website
Dates:
Open almost daily (closed Tuesdays)
Location:
National Children’s Museum • Wash, DC
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