loading…loading…loading…Kids actually engage with the exhibits here rather than just walk past them—there's real discovery happening, not passive entertainment. Best for families with younger children who need to move around and touch things.
Museum · Woodrow Wilson Plaza, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW
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