Experience the Museum’s interactive exhibits and programs while you’re in DC! As children build their own race cars, gain superpowers to control the weather, and test their reaction times, they flex their creative problem solving and STEAM skills while having fun.

Conveniently located at 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW steps from the National Mall, US Capitol Building, and White House, the Museum is open every day except Tuesdays, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Advance tickets are encouraged and available.

Plan Your Visit

 

Prepare for takeoff with preflight play! At Curiosity Runway, located just after the North Security Checkpoint between the C and D Gates at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, young travelers can safely slide, climb, crawl, observe, and tinker. Meanwhile, families can relax in dedicated seating with access to charging stations in this space generously supported by The Boeing Company and in partnership with the Metropolitan Washington Airport's Authority.

Join a quirky cast of characters as they investigate the world’s STEAM wonders with the help of experts and curious kids. Explore two seasons of audio adventures and download episodes on your favorite listening platform before takeoff to listen without WiFi!

Choose between two, 20-minute videos which will transport you to the Museum from anywhere in the world to learn about environmental science. Investigate cloud identification in “Head in the Clouds”—perfect for peering out the plane window—and explore the difference between weather and climate in “Climate Action Heroes.”

Take a quiz to find your inner Climate Action Hero and launch into earth-saving missions you can accomplish from anywhere!

Watch short STEAM videos that demonstrate hands-on activities using simple, everyday materials you might have in the airport or on the plane. Explore categories like design + build, science exploration, nature spotlight, sensory play, and climate action challenges.