Calendar of Events

The Discovery is please to welcome you to an exclusive, members-only opportunity to see Brick Masters Studio: Build with LEGO® Bricks Like a Pro, an immersive and interactive exhibition that explores the intersection of creativity and science through hands-on exhibits and captivating sculptures built by acclaimed artist Sean Kenney using LEGO bricks. RSVP Required Please use the buttons below to RSVP for a specific museum entrance time. Once admitted, members are welcome to explore Brick Masters Studio and the entire museum…

The Discovery is pleased to welcome you to Brick Masters Studio: Build with LEGO® Bricks Like a Pro, our newest featured exhibition. Brick Masters Studio is an immersive and interactive exhibition that explores the intersection of creativity and science through hands-on exhibits and captivating sculptures built by acclaimed artist Sean Kenney using LEGO bricks. Through a series of engaging galleries, the exhibition combines the artistry of Sean Kenney with scientific exploration, fostering a deeper understanding of the creative process. Brick Masters…

Save BIG in the Museum Store during The Discovery’s holiday sale happening Friday, November 28 through Sunday, December 7! You’ll find a huge selection of the smartest toys, gadgets, games, apparel, puzzles, science kits, and a whole lot more! 25% off everything in the Museum Store* Discount available to museum members and nonmembers. Valid on Museum Store merchandise only. May not be combined with standard Discovery member discount or any other coupon or offer. *Excludes LEGO® products, sale, and clearance…

Visit The Shop to create your own mini polar habitat, full of natural wildlife and tundra flora. Using cardboard, clay, and other materials, visitors can design their own ecologically accurate diorama. Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.

Work with fellow museum visitors in Spark!Lab Smithsonian to design a stadium considering what activities it will host and the best way to accommodate all guests. Please note: This activity includes access to tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young inventors use the tools and materials safely in this space.

The Discovery is pleased to welcome you to Brick Masters Studio: Build with LEGO® Bricks Like a Pro, our newest featured exhibition. Brick Masters Studio is an immersive and interactive exhibition that explores the intersection of creativity and science through hands-on exhibits and captivating sculptures built by acclaimed artist Sean Kenney using LEGO bricks. Through a series of engaging galleries, the exhibition combines the artistry of Sean Kenney with scientific exploration, fostering a deeper understanding of the creative process. Brick Masters…

Save BIG in the Museum Store during The Discovery’s holiday sale happening Friday, November 28 through Sunday, December 7! You’ll find a huge selection of the smartest toys, gadgets, games, apparel, puzzles, science kits, and a whole lot more! 25% off everything in the Museum Store* Discount available to museum members and nonmembers. Valid on Museum Store merchandise only. May not be combined with standard Discovery member discount or any other coupon or offer. *Excludes LEGO® products, sale, and clearance…

Visit The Shop to create your own mini polar habitat, full of natural wildlife and tundra flora. Using cardboard, clay, and other materials, visitors can design their own ecologically accurate diorama. Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.

Work with fellow museum visitors in Spark!Lab Smithsonian to design a stadium considering what activities it will host and the best way to accommodate all guests. Please note: This activity includes access to tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young inventors use the tools and materials safely in this space.

Join us here at The Discovery every Wednesday for a special morning just for young learners ages 5 and under. Hear stories, climb the clouds, create art, and enjoy the entire museum for a full hour before it opens to everyone! Please note: Admission during Small Wonder Wednesday is limited to families with children ages 5 and under only. Visitors with children age 6 and older can visit the museum beginning at 10:00am.

Join our friends from Music Together Biggest Little City for a fun-filled class of music and movement. Through singing, dancing and instruments, young learners and their parents/caregivers will explore the joys of family music-making and the powerful benefits of having music in their lives. About Music Together Music Together is an early childhood music and movement program for children from birth through age eight—and the grownups who love them! First offered in 1987, our music classes help little ones develop…

Every Wednesday, beginning at 4:00pm, museum admission is just $5 per person! And best of all, the museum stays open until 8:00pm so there’s plenty of time to explore! Members and children under age 1 are always free.

Work with fellow museum visitors in Spark!Lab Smithsonian to design a stadium considering what activities it will host and the best way to accommodate all guests. Please note: This activity includes access to tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young inventors use the tools and materials safely in this space.

Visit The Shop to create the perfect decoration for winter. Using hammers and nails, you can create a winter-inspired shape to trace with festive winter string. Best of all, what you make is yours to take home! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.

Work with fellow museum visitors in Spark!Lab Smithsonian to design a stadium considering what activities it will host and the best way to accommodate all guests. Please note: This activity includes access to tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young inventors use the tools and materials safely in this space.

Visit The Shop to create the perfect decoration for winter. Using hammers and nails, you can create a winter-inspired shape to trace with festive winter string. Best of all, what you make is yours to take home! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.

Work with fellow museum visitors in Spark!Lab Smithsonian to design a stadium considering what activities it will host and the best way to accommodate all guests. Please note: This activity includes access to tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young inventors use the tools and materials safely in this space.

Visit The Shop to create the perfect decoration for winter. Using hammers and nails, you can create a winter-inspired shape to trace with festive winter string. Best of all, what you make is yours to take home! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.

The Discovery’s hours on Sunday, December 14, 2025 will be 12:00 to 5:00pm to accommodate a private museum rental. The museum will resume normal hours on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Please check our calendar of events for additional holiday hours and activities.

Join us here at The Discovery every Wednesday for a special morning just for young learners ages 5 and under. Hear stories, climb the clouds, create art, and enjoy the entire museum for a full hour before it opens to everyone! Please note: Admission during Small Wonder Wednesday is limited to families with children ages 5 and under only. Visitors with children age 6 and older can visit the museum beginning at 10:00am.

Every Wednesday, beginning at 4:00pm, museum admission is just $5 per person! And best of all, the museum stays open until 8:00pm so there’s plenty of time to explore! Members and children under age 1 are always free.

Decorate for the holidays with an ornament you create in The Shop. Choose from a variety of materials (INCLUDING FRESH BALSAM FIR BRANCHES (?))* to create your version of a festive holiday decoration. What you make is yours to keep to decorate your home or give as a treasured holiday gift! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials…

Using fabric and craft materials provided visitors will design a sweater just in time for the winter season. The sweaters will be small enough to fit a mannequin or doll, there will be mannequins similar to the design a halloween costume. Visitors may take home the sweaters however the mannequins must stay. Please note: This activity includes access to tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young inventors use the tools and materials…

Decorate for the holidays with an ornament you create in The Shop. Choose from a variety of materials (INCLUDING FRESH BALSAM FIR BRANCHES (?))* to create your version of a festive holiday decoration. What you make is yours to keep to decorate your home or give as a treasured holiday gift! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials…