Open today in Washington DC, for kids
As of 8:25 am in Washington DC. Hours come from each venue's own site, so holiday changes can still catch us out. Check before you drive.
Today: Mostly Cloudy, 66°F, 3% chance of precipitation. A good day for indoors or out.
Forecast from the National Weather Service.
Hours checked on each official site.
Open now
Great Cats Exhibit/Lion and Tiger Hill
Open until 4 pm · Outdoors
Zoo grounds are open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in winter; last entry 3 p.m. Closed Dec. 25.
Opening later today
Get Air Trampoline Park
Opens at 10 am
Open jump: Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Toddler Time from 8 a.m.); Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday noon to 8 p.m. (Toddler Time from 10 a.m.); Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day; closes at 5 p.m. Christmas Eve.
Great Ape House
Opens at 9 am · Indoors
Indoor exhibit buildings are open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in winter (Sept. 15 to March 14); last entry 3:30 p.m. Closed Dec. 25.
Hyper Kidz Alexandria
Opens at 9 am · Indoors
Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Hyper Kidz Rockville
Opens at 9 am · Indoors
Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
International Spy Museum
Opens at 10 am
Fall and winter (September to February): Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Last ticket sold an hour before closing.
Magic Ground
Opens at 3 pm · Indoors
Monday to Friday 3 to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
Opens at 10 am · Outdoors
November to December, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. The gardens may close when ice or snow covers the paths. Winter Walk of Lights has separate hours.
National Aquarium
Opens at 10 am
November: Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Nov. 26; Nov. 27 and 28 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Nov. 29 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Last entry 60 minutes before closing.
National Building Museum
Opens at 10 am
Thursday to Monday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Brick City is closed until Nov. 27.
Small Mammal House
Opens at 9 am · Indoors
Indoor exhibit buildings are open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in winter; last entry 3:30 p.m. Closed Dec. 25.
United States Botanic Garden
Opens at 10 am · Indoors
Conservatory 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; gated outdoor gardens 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Dec. 25. The outdoor Children's Garden is seasonal, about May through October.
Only places whose own site lists regular hours appear here; 11 with seasonal or unclear hours are left out. For more ideas, try rainy day plan, snow day or free and cheap.
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