What families say

Families consistently rate this museum a top D.C. pick, with something for every age across three floors covering everything from the Star-Spangled Banner and Julia Child's kitchen to transportation, pop culture, and inventions. Kids especially gravitate toward the Wegmans Wonderplace and Spark Lab hands-on areas, though one parent noted these can get crowded when large school groups are visiting, making it trickier for individual families to get in. Plan for a few hours at least, and expect an easy, well-organized layout with free admission and helpful staff.

Ages 7–18