Free Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo, plus a play space built for under-6s.
Smithsonian's National Zoo
Washington · DC · Zoo
OutdoorFree- Ages: All ages (every visitor needs a free pass)
- Cost: Free entry pass; parking $30 advance
- Hours/season: 8am–4pm (Sep 15–Mar 14)
Official site →National Museum of Natural History
Washington · DC · Museum
IndoorFree- Ages: All ages
- Cost: Free, no tickets
- Hours/season: Daily 10am–5:30pm
Official site →National Air and Space Museum
Washington · DC · Museum
IndoorFree- Ages: All ages
- Cost: Free timed-entry tickets
- Hours/season: Daily 10am–5:30pm
Official site →Wegmans Wonderplace (American History Museum)
Washington · DC · Toddler play space
IndoorFree- Ages: 0–6
- Cost: Free same-day timed tickets
- Hours/season: Wed–Sun 10am–4pm
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