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Washington, DC Family Guide

The best family-friendly things to do in Washington, DC, from current activity picks to local events and city guides.

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Family-Friendly Places

A quick starting set of places to explore with kids in Washington, DC.

Indoor Pick

National Air and Space Museum

Museum

600 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20560

4.8 / 5

Indoor Pick

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Museum

1400 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560

4.8 / 5

Indoor Pick

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Museum

14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly, VA 20151

4.8 / 5

Indoor Pick

National Museum of American History

Museum

14th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560

4.7 / 5

Indoor Pick

National Museum of Natural History

Museum

10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560

4.7 / 5

Indoor Pick

National Museum of the American Indian

Museum

4th St. & Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20560

4.7 / 5

Indoor Pick

The O Museum in the Mansion

Museum

2020 O St. NW, Washington, DC 20036

4.7 / 5

Outdoor Pick

Zoo

3001 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20008

4.6 / 5

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