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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History - Best Science Museums in Washington DC | Interactive Learning
Best Science Museums in Washington DC | Interactive Learning

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

★4.8(49324)

Renowned collection of natural wonders. From dinosaur exhibits to displays of rare gems, this acclaimed museum celebrates the natural world.

10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560
Smithsonian National Museum of American History - Best Science Museums in Washington DC | Interactive Learning
Best Science Museums in Washington DC | Interactive Learning

Smithsonian National Museum of American History

★4.7(24535)

Celebrated U.S. heritage collection. Vast, venerable museum chronicling American history through displays such as Julia Child's kitchen.

1300 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560
National Museum of Health and Medicine - Best Science Museums in Washington DC | Interactive Learning
Best Science Museums in Washington DC | Interactive Learning

National Museum of Health and Medicine

★4.7(516)

Collection of medical specimens. The history of military medicine is detailed in thousands of specimens dating back to the Civil War.

2500 Linden Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum - Best Science Museums in Washington DC | Interactive Learning
Best Science Museums in Washington DC | Interactive Learning

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

★4.6(41809)

Exhibit-filled trip across the universe. Museum documenting the history of aviation & space exploration, with displays of vehicles & more.

600 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560
Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium - Best Science Museums in Washington DC | Interactive Learning
Best Science Museums in Washington DC | Interactive Learning

Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium

★4.5(87)

Exhibits on area plants & animals. The park's visitor center exhibits area plants & animals in addition to housing a planetarium.

5200 Glover Rd NW, Washington, DC 20015
Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building - Best Science Museums in Washington DC | Interactive Learning
Best Science Museums in Washington DC | Interactive Learning

Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building

★4.5(650)

Special events in an 1800s building. Victorian gardens surround this 1800s building with a rotunda & skylights, used as an events space.

900 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington, DC 20004
Smithsonian Castle - Best Science Museums in Washington DC | Interactive Learning
Best Science Museums in Washington DC | Interactive Learning

Smithsonian Castle

★4.5(933)

National landmark & information center. Known as the Castle, this 1855 building serves as an information center for visitors to the Mall.

1000 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington, DC 20560
National Geographic Museum - Best Science Museums in Washington DC | Interactive Learning
$$$
Best Science Museums in Washington DC | Interactive Learning

National Geographic Museum

★4.3(2778)
$$$

Rotating exhibits on adventurous travels. Compact museum displaying photographs & rotating exhibits on scientific expeditions & explorations.

1145 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
National Children's Museum - Best Science Museums in Washington DC | Interactive Learning
Best Science Museums in Washington DC | Interactive Learning

National Children's Museum

★4.2(1128)

Creative museum for arts, science & more. Reimagined kids' museum with exhibits & hands-on programs for science, technology, arts & more.

1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
ARTECHOUSE DC - Best Science Museums in Washington DC | Interactive Learning
Best Science Museums in Washington DC | Interactive Learning

ARTECHOUSE DC

★4.2(5156)

Cool, technology-based art exhibits. Art & technology space with rotating immersive installations, plus a futuristic cocktail bar.

1238 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024