Learn how to plan a family trip to the Smithsonian. Find museum listings, see what's new, and discover family-friendly places to visit. About the Museums
Not sure when to plan your Smithsonian family excursion? Year-round, the Smithsonian holds events and programs that draw visitors from around the world. Smithsonian in Season
In this scavenger hunt and “photo challenge,” kids discover that a mischievous border collie named Smithy has run away and is now at large somewhere in the vast precincts of the Smithsonian. The object is to figure out where Smithy is, and then to follow in his tracks by visiting Smithsonian museums on the National Mall in Washington. Where's Smithy? Scavenger Hunt and Photo Challenge
Find listings of family-friendly Smithsonian exhibitions in Washington D.C., and at our affiliates across the country. In the Spotlight
What to do before, during, and after your visit to a museum. Make the Most of It
Learn how to plan a family trip to the Smithsonian. Find museum listings, see what's new, and discover family-friendly places to visit.
Not sure when to plan your Smithsonian family excursion? Year-round, the Smithsonian holds events and programs that draw visitors from around the world.
In this scavenger hunt and “photo challenge,” kids discover that a mischievous border collie named Smithy has run away and is now at large somewhere in the vast precincts of the Smithsonian. The object is to figure out where Smithy is, and then to follow in his tracks by visiting Smithsonian museums on the National Mall in Washington.
Find listings of family-friendly Smithsonian exhibitions in Washington D.C., and at our affiliates across the country. 
What to do before, during, and after your visit to a museum.