Special 250th Smithsonian Movies
Enjoy patriotic movies straight from the Smithsonian this May-November to celebrate America's 250th.
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Hours
Winter/Spring
NOVEMBER 1, 2025 - MAY 23, 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
WEEKDAYS
10:00 – 5:00 pm
WEEKENDS
Admission
All tickets are 2-day passes
General Admission
- Adult $27.95
- Youth (Ages 3-17) $20.95
- Senior (Ages 65+) $24.95
Admission + Film
- Adult $32.90
- Youth (Ages 3-17) $25.90
- Senior (Ages 65+) $29.90
What’s
Happening
Paw Patrol TM: Adventure Play
Opening June 6! Join chase and the rest of the pupp heros to overcome challenges, take heroic action, and helps others in this highly interactive exhibit.
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Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend
NOW OPEN! Take a deep dive into the fascinating world of this mysterious animal and its changing ecosystem.
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Featured Animal
Upside-Down Jellyfish
These jellyfish have unique, saucer-shaped bells that act almost like suction cups, helping them stabilize on the seabed as they spend most of their time in an upside-down…
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Featured Collection
Kili Bag
To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, our May Collections Spotlight comes from a recently acquired collection of Marshall Islands artifacts. From this…
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