Activities for Kids

15 Epic Museums Worth Planning a Vaycay Around

With museums like these, amusement parks are getting a serious run for their money. Check out our favorites.

By Tinybeans Team March 22, 2017

Disneyland and LEGOLAND will no doubt be on the vacation wish list, but we’re here to tell you the following museums are giving amusement parks a serious run for their money. From tiny towns to giant locomotives, your kiddos will be begging to stay another day. Click through the gallery below to learn about our favorite spots from across the country.

National Building Museum, Washington, D.C.

The National Building Museum is one of the District's go-to spots for young families, complete with a hands-on introduction to the building arts designed especially for the Museum’s under-6 set, called The Building Zone. Filled with construction play trucks, hard hats, and a life-size custom built "green" house, there's more than exhibits to keep your tot trucking on a rainy day.

National Building Museum
401 F Street NW, Washington, DC
202-272-2448
Online: nbm.org

Photo: Kimberly P. via Yelp