Best & Cool Science and Space Museums in Washington DC

"Most displays and activities are aimed at elementary age children, but younger kids will enjoy climbing in the pilots seat of a plane, and pushing buttons, turning knobs and exploring the many interactives. Kid-friendly exhibits: the open lobbies at the ends of each wing of the building have larger items (planes, rockets, etc) on display and are very kid-friendly. The Pioneers of Flight exhibit on the second floor also is very appealing to children."

"The National Air and Space Museum contains the world’s largest collection of aviation and space artifacts. The museum was first founded in 1876 and welcomes about eight million people annually. The museum features 23 main exhibition galleries and sits in an ideal location with the Capitol Building just a few blocks away."

"The National Air and Space Museum is one of the best museums in Washington D.C. and boasts three galleries of aviation and space exhibits. Wonderful for kids and adults alike, the museum has aircraft, space memorabilia, missiles, and more, all of which chronicle the history of air and space travel."

"The most popular are the Air and Space Museum, Natural History Museum, and American History Museum. Choose the museum that interests you most and spend a few hours exploring. At the National Air and Space Museum, see the original Wright 1903 Flyer, the "Spirit of St. Louis," and the Apollo 11 command module. At the National Museum of Natural History, take a look at the Hope Diamond and other gems and minerals, examine the massive fossil collection, visit the 23,000-square-foot Ocean Hall, see a life-size replica of a North Atlantic whale and a 1,800-gallon-tank display of coral reef."

"The National Museum of Natural History is one of the Smithsonian museums and is one of the most visited museums in the world. There are almost 150 million specimens of plants, animals, rocks, fossils, and much more, making this the largest collection of natural history in the world. Some highlights of the museum are the skeleton of an African Bush Elephant, the Hope Diamond (one of the most famous jewels in the world, worth 200 - 350 million dollars), and the dinosaur skeleton hall."

"National Museum of Natural History | With more than 7 million visitors per year, this museum remains one of the most popular in the world. Perfect for all ages who are interested in learning all about the natural world around us."

"The National Children’s Museum is located in downtown Washington, D.C. near the famous National Mall. The museum moved to a brand-new building in late 2019 and expanded the space for many exhibits, and hands-on learning experiences help kids learn sciences, technology, engineering, arts, and math in a fun way."

"The name may be obvious, but this new museum joining the ranks of top kid-friendly museums is the National Children’s Museum. A massive three-level jungle gym is just the start of this newly built facility. In a virtual field trip, kids can become Climate Action Heroes."

"The National Children’s Museum in Washington, DC, is strictly for families of young children. The museum is set up so that the exhibits are just the right height for those little bodies. The museum is all about movement and interaction, learning by doing."

"The National Air and Space Museum in the Mall is so awesome they made an attic for it: the Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA. It’s three times the size of the DC museum and sprawls through massive hangars near Washington Dulles International Airport. Highlights include the SR-71 Blackbird (the fastest jet in the world), space shuttle Discovery (fresh from the clouds after its 2011 retirement) and the Enola Gay (the B-29 that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima)."

"This Korean chain might have more than 100 outlets around the world, but it’s the apotheosis of fast food, with a fried chicken so juicy, so crunchy it makes KFC look like it isn’t even trying. The polished wood floors of this Arlington location give it the feel of a wine bar, while the chicken alternatives include zucchini “fries” and pork buns laden with pickled radishes and carrots."

"Some restaurants are obsessed with playing hip-hop or power pop. At Bonchon, you’ll encounter another kind of soundtrack—a symphony of relentless crunching. That’s how ridiculously crispy the chain’s Korean twice-fried chicken is, even—it defies culinary logic—when doused in sticky-sweet garlic-soy glaze."

"Though many would cite the half-smoke as the District’s most-iconic dish, no single sausage could inspire the passion of this inventive spinach starter. Included on countless best-of lists and ordered more frequently than any other dish at the hip, modern James Beard Foundation Award-winning. , the Palak Chaat is a tango of textures and flavors."

"Run by chef Vikram Sunderam, Rasika is beloved for its modern Indian fare: lamb kebabs with garam masala and mint chutney, chili garlic calamari, tandoori trout with Kaffir-lime leaves, and garlic naan. Dim lighting and cozy banquettes contribute to the..."

"The Washington Square Shops offer a variety of services you may need during your visit to Washington DC together with a few fashion and other retail outlets. You will find a shoe repair outlet (Cobbler’s Bench Shoe Repair), an AT&T and Verizon Wireless, and an optician (My Eye Dr). You can do some lingerie shopping at Victoria’s Secret, have the perfect shave or men’s skin-care ritual at The Art of Shaving and then find your latest must-have accessories at Lou Lou Boutique."

"The Georgetown Shopping District sprawls along several blocks on Wisconsin Avenue and M Street in Georgetown. Here shopping enthusiasts can easily spend several hours browsing a wide variety of retail outlets offering just about any kind of shopping you can imagine. Fashion retailers include favorites like Abercrombie and Fitch, Banana Republic, Barbour and many more."

"This quirky cocktail bar near the National Mall and the Capital One Arena offers a relaxed vibe and a welcoming environment. At the Urban Roast, the menu consists of a wide range of craft cocktails, gourmet coffees, and shared plates. It is a good choice when exploring the city with friends or before heading out to a concert, play, or event nearby."

"Brunch, lunch and dinner are easy to enjoy when you step into Urban Roast. There are shared plates, nine types of mac n’ cheese, charcuterie and cheese boards, and a fabulous cocktail menu to work your way through. Don’t be afraid to linger over lunch and dinner; Urban Roast was meant to be savored."