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Welcome to the National Children's Museum Web Site!

Scheduled to open in 2012, the National Children’s Museum will be a world-class cultural and educational center with a mission to inspire children to care about and improve the world. The Museum will serve millions of children and their families each year through a new 150,000 square-foot experiential learning center at National Harbor. Onsite and online exhibits and experiences, complemented by a national network of programs and partners, will give all children the opportunity to learn, explore and connect with opportunities to get involved and make a difference in their communities.

The Capital Children's Museum closed permanently in August 2004 so that we could begin full-time development of the National Children's Museum. Please check back here regularly for updates on our progress or sign up below to receive our e-newsletter.

What's New at the Museum?
Celebrate the Holiday Season with NCM!
Join NCM at National Harbor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Market on November 28, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.  |  Read More >>

NCM's Top Ten Picks
Every week,  NCM scouts the best family-friendly activities in the Washington, DC region just for you!
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Employment Opportunities
Executive Assistant to the President & CEO
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  Its Your Museum!
Help us shape the adventure by telling us what YOU want the Museum to include and what you love about children's museums.

What would you like to see and do at the National Children's Museum?

What is your favorite thing to do at a museum?

Calling all adults! Tell us what YOU would like to do at an adult-centered area in the new Museum. Read? Rest? Talk to other caregivers? Take a special class? Meet an author? Let us know!


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