National Air and Space Museum
650 Jefferson Drive SW, Washington, DC 20560 · National Mall
AgesAll ages
PriceFree with timed-entry passes
Toddler timeNot listed
Socks—
Indoor playWashington, DC · The District
Indoor play for toddlers in Washington, DC, for cold and rainy days.
We found four indoor play places and two toddler classes in and around Washington, DC that work for babies to 6-year-olds: one museum with a toddler area, two gym, music and art classes and three free spots. The cheapest paid pick is National Children’s Museum ($18.95 per person through Oct 31, $19.95 from Nov 1). Each card has ages, prices, class times and toddler hours from the place’s own site.
Rainy-day quick picks6 places
Cheapest paidNational Children’s Museum$18.95FreeNational Museum of Natural HistoryFree
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National Museum of Natural History
10th St. and Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560 · National Mall
AgesAll ages
PriceFree
Toddler timeNot listed
Socks—
U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory
100 Maryland Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20001 · Capitol Hill
AgesAll ages
PriceFree
Toddler timeNot listed
SocksNot listed
National Children’s Museum
1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20004 · Federal Triangle
Ages1 and up
Price$18.95 per person through Oct 31, $19.95 from Nov 1; under 1 free
Toddler timeNot listed
Socks—
My Gym Alexandria
7560 Telegraph Rd Alexandria, VA 22315
AgesTiny Tykes 3m–11m; Waddlers 12m–20m; Gymsters 21m–2y6m; Terrific Tots 2y6m–3y6m (parent-and-child classes)
Price$29 trial
ClassesWeekly class times include Tiny Tykes (3m–11m): Tue 12:30 p.m., Fri 11:30 a.m., Sat 8:30 a.m.; Waddlers (12m–20m): Tue 9:30 a.m., Thu 3:45 p.m.; Gymsters (21m–2y6m): Mon 9:30 a.m., Tue 10:30 a.m., Wed 10:30 a.m., Fri 9:30 a.m., Sat 9:30 a.m.; Terrific Tots (2y6m–3y6m): Mon 3:45 p.m., Tue 11:30 a.m., Thu 10:30 a.m., Fri 10:30 a.m., Sat 10:30 a.m.
BookingBook a trial class online first; enrolled families book classes through their account
Parent-and-child gym classes with tumbling, songs, swings, games and puppet time, grouped by age.
My Gym Bethesda
The Shops at Wisconsin Place 5406 Wisconsin Avenue Chevy Chase, MD 20815
AgesTiny Tykes 4m–12m; Waddlers 13m–20m; Gymsters 21m–2y6m; Terrific Tots 2y6m–3y6m (parent-and-child classes)
PriceTuition is billed every 4 weeks and shown per class on the schedule page; book a trial class first
ClassesWeekly class times include Tiny Tykes (4m–12m): Tue 11:30 a.m., Wed 11:15 a.m., Thu 11:15 a.m., Fri 11:30 a.m., Sat 9:00 a.m.; Waddlers (13m–20m): Mon 10:30 a.m., Tue 9:30 a.m., Wed 10:15 a.m., Thu 9:15 a.m.; Gymsters (21m–2y6m): Mon 9:30 a.m., Tue 10:30 a.m., Wed 9:15 a.m., Fri 9:30 a.m., Sat 10:00 a.m.; Terrific Tots (2y6m–3y6m): Mon 11:30 a.m., Wed 6:00 p.m., Thu 10:15 a.m., Fri 10:30 a.m., Sat 11:00 a.m.
BookingBook a trial class online first; enrolled families book classes through their account
Parent-and-child gym classes with tumbling, songs, swings, games and puppet time, grouped by age.
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Before you go
What to pack for indoor play
SocksGrip socks, for everyoneMost play places and trampoline parks require socks, some for grown-ups too. Each card has the sock rule when the place posts one.TimingGo at toddler timeWeekday mornings are calmer, and toddler sessions keep big kids out.
WaiversSign the waiver at homeTrampoline parks and many play places ask for an online waiver. Doing it before you leave skips the line.Keep planning
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Good questions
Indoor play in Washington, DC: the FAQ
Yes. National Museum of Natural History. U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory. National Air and Space Museum. Library storytimes are free too; see library storytimes in DC.
My Gym Alexandria (ages Tiny Tykes 3m–11m; Waddlers 12m–20m; Gymsters 21m–2y6m; Terrific Tots 2y6m–3y6m (parent-and-child classes), $29 trial); My Gym Bethesda (ages Tiny Tykes 4m–12m; Waddlers 13m–20m; Gymsters 21m–2y6m; Terrific Tots 2y6m–3y6m (parent-and-child classes)). Classes run on a set schedule, so sign up before you go. Each card has the class times and how to book, from the program’s own page.
Posted prices for little kids run from $18.95 per person through Oct 31, $19.95 from Nov 1 at National Children’s Museum to Trial: 1-week guest pass for $29 at My Gym Alexandria. Many places let grown-ups in free and charge per child; each card shows the venue’s own price.
At some places, yes: National Children’s Museum (under 1 free).
Head inside: this page has six indoor play places that work for babies to 6-year-olds, including National Children’s Museum, National Museum of Natural History and U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory. This week’s indoor storytimes, shows and classes are on this week’s list.
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 29, 2026, and we recheck them once a month, plus whenever a place changes its hours or prices. How we choose and check.
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