Adkins Arboretum
County/Area: Caroline County
Interest: Wildlife & Environmental Education

Explore native plants, forests, meadows, wetlands, and walking trails while learning about Maryland’s natural environment. Families can use the arboretum to study ecology, conservation, plant life, and the connections between wildlife and native habitats.

The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring
County/Area: Montgomery County
Interest: Recreation & Adventure

Challenge yourself on aerial ropes courses, climbing elements, and zip lines designed for a variety of ages and skill levels. Families can combine physical activity with opportunities to build confidence, problem solving skills, and teamwork in an outdoor setting.

African American Civil War Memorial & Museum
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: History & Government

Explore the stories and contributions of African American soldiers and sailors who served during the Civil War. Families can deepen studies of slavery, emancipation, military history, citizenship, and the role Black Americans played in the fight for freedom.

Air Force Memorial
County/Area: Northern Virginia
Interest: History & Government

Explore a national memorial honoring the service and achievements of members of the United States Air Force. Families can connect military history, aviation, citizenship, and public service while learning about the people and missions represented by the memorial.

Alexandria Archaeology Museum
County/Area: Northern Virginia
Interest: History & Government

Explore Alexandria’s past through archaeological artifacts, discoveries, and exhibits that reveal how people lived and worked throughout the city’s history. Families can connect archaeology with local history while learning how objects and excavation help historians understand earlier communities.

Alexandria Black History Museum
County/Area: Northern Virginia
Interest: History & Government; Arts & Culture

Explore African American history in Alexandria through exhibits, collections, photographs, and stories highlighting local people and communities. Families can connect regional history with broader studies of slavery, freedom, civil rights, culture, and Black life in Virginia.

Allegany County Fair

Dates: July 17–25, 2026
County/Area: Allegany County
Interest: Agriculture & Farm Learning; Recreation & Adventure

Explore agricultural exhibits, local competitions, livestock, entertainment, rides, and other activities celebrating the Allegany County community. Families can experience agriculture alongside traditional county fair attractions and educational exhibits.

American Visionary Art Museum
County/Area: Baltimore City
Interest: Arts & Culture

Explore imaginative works created by self taught artists through colorful exhibitions, sculpture, and unconventional forms of artistic expression. Families can use the museum to encourage creativity, observation, storytelling, and conversations about how art can be made in unexpected ways.

Anacostia Community Museum
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: History & Government; Arts & Culture

Explore exhibitions focused on the history, culture, and contemporary experiences of communities in Washington, DC and beyond. Families can connect local history with topics such as identity, neighborhoods, social change, and community life.

Anne Arundel County Fair

Dates: September 16–20, 2026
County/Area: Anne Arundel County
Interest: Agriculture & Farm Learning; Recreation & Adventure

Discover livestock, agricultural exhibits, competitions, demonstrations, entertainment, and activities for the whole family. The fair offers an opportunity to explore Anne Arundel County’s agricultural traditions while enjoying classic fair experiences.

Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
County/Area: Calvert County
Interest: Arts & Culture; Wildlife & Environmental Education

Explore outdoor sculpture, rotating exhibits, creative programs, and wooded walking paths that blend art with nature. Families can use the site to complement studies in visual arts, creativity, observation, and environmental appreciation.

Arlington National Cemetery
County/Area: Northern Virginia
Interest: History & Government

Explore one of the nation’s most significant military cemeteries while learning about American military history, service, sacrifice, and national remembrance. Families can visit historic sites and memorials throughout the grounds while connecting major events and individuals to broader studies of U.S. history.

Art Museum of the Americas
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: Arts & Culture

Explore modern and contemporary art from Latin America, the Caribbean, and across the Americas. Families can connect visual arts with studies of geography, culture, history, identity, and artistic traditions throughout the Western Hemisphere.

Assateague Island National Seashore
County/Area: Worcester County
Interest: Wildlife & Environmental Education; Recreation & Adventure

Explore beaches, dunes, wetlands, coastal habitats, and the island’s famous wild horses while experiencing one of Maryland’s unique natural environments. Families can connect studies of wildlife, ecosystems, conservation, and coastal geography with outdoor exploration.

Atlas Performing Arts Center
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: Arts & Culture

Experience theater, music, dance, and other live performances in a multidisciplinary arts center. Families can connect literature and cultural studies with performing arts, storytelling, creative expression, and the work that goes into producing live performances.

B&O Railroad Museum
County/Area: Baltimore City
Interest: History & Government; STEM Learning

Explore the history and development of American railroads through historic locomotives, rail cars, artifacts, and hands on exhibits. Families can connect transportation history with engineering, technology, industry, and the growth of communities across the country.

Baltimore County 4-H Fair

Dates: July 14–19, 2026
County/Area: Baltimore County
Interest: Agriculture & Farm Learning; Recreation & Adventure

Explore 4-H exhibits, livestock, agricultural projects, competitions, and family activities highlighting the work of local youth. Families can learn more about agriculture, animal care, and hands-on 4-H projects while enjoying the fair.

Baltimore Museum of Art
County/Area: Baltimore City
Interest: Arts & Culture

Explore paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, and works from cultures and artistic traditions around the world. Families can complement studies of art, history, culture, and visual storytelling while exploring the museum’s extensive collections and sculpture gardens.

Baltimore Museum of Industry
County/Area: Baltimore City
Interest: History & Government; Career & College Exploration

Explore Baltimore’s industrial history through exhibits focused on manufacturing, innovation, transportation, printing, food production, and the people who shaped the city’s workforce. Families can connect history with real world careers, technology, and how industries have changed over time.

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
County/Area: Baltimore City
Interest: Arts & Culture

Experience live orchestral music through performances that introduce families to classical works, contemporary pieces, and the instruments of the orchestra. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra also offers educational programs that can help students explore music, performance, and the role of the arts in culture.

Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary
County/Area: Calvert County
Interest: Wildlife & Environmental Education

Walk through a rare bald cypress wetland and explore the plants, birds, amphibians, and other wildlife that depend on this unique habitat. Families can connect ecology and environmental science lessons with firsthand observation along the sanctuary’s boardwalks and trails.

Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: History & Government

Explore the history of the women’s rights and suffrage movements through the historic headquarters of the National Woman’s Party. Families can connect civics and American history with voting rights, activism, equality, and the women who worked to expand political participation.

Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum
County/Area: Baltimore County
Interest: History & Government; Wildlife & Environmental Education

Explore the life and legacy of Benjamin Banneker through exhibits, historic interpretation, and educational programs connected to science, history, and early American life. Families can also explore the surrounding park and natural areas while learning about Banneker’s work as a farmer, astronomer, mathematician, and surveyor.

Blue Ridge Mountain Maze – Corn Maze & Fall Festival
County/Area: Northern Virginia
Interest: Agriculture & Farm Learning; Recreation & Adventure

Enjoy a seasonal farm experience featuring a corn maze, fall activities, and outdoor attractions for families. It’s a fun way to combine recreation with opportunities to learn about agriculture, seasonal crops, and farm life.

Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge
County/Area: Kent County, Delaware
Interest: Wildlife & Environmental Education

Explore wetlands, forests, fields, and tidal marshes that provide habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife. Families can connect studies of ecology, conservation, habitats, and bird migration with outdoor observation and nature exploration.

Bureau of Engraving and Printing
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: History & Government; Career & College Exploration

Learn how United States paper currency is produced while exploring the history and processes behind money printing. Families can connect government, economics, technology, design, and specialized careers involved in producing and protecting U.S. currency.

Calvert County Fair

Dates: September 30–October 4, 2026
County/Area: Calvert County
Interest: Agriculture & Farm Learning; Recreation & Adventure

Explore livestock, agricultural exhibits, competitions, demonstrations, entertainment, and traditional fair attractions. Families can learn about Southern Maryland agriculture while enjoying a variety of activities throughout the fair.

Calvert Marine Museum
County/Area: Calvert County
Interest: Wildlife & Environmental Education; History & Government

Discover the natural and maritime history of Southern Maryland through exhibits on the Chesapeake Bay, marine life, fossils, boats, and local waterways. Families can connect science and history while learning about the people, animals, and industries shaped by the Bay.

Carlyle House Historic Park
County/Area: Northern Virginia
Interest: History & Government

Explore an 18th century historic home and grounds while learning about colonial Alexandria, commerce, politics, and daily life. Families can connect Virginia and early American history with the people and events that shaped the region before and during the Revolutionary era.

Caroline/Dorchester County Fair

Dates: August 5–8, 2026
County/Area: Caroline & Dorchester Counties
Interest: Agriculture & Farm Learning; Recreation & Adventure

Celebrate agriculture from both Caroline and Dorchester counties through livestock shows, 4-H and FFA exhibits, demonstrations, contests, and family activities. The fair combines educational agricultural experiences with entertainment and community traditions.

Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair

Dates: July 31–August 8, 2026
County/Area: Carroll County
Interest: Agriculture & Farm Learning; Recreation & Adventure

Explore livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, 4-H and FFA projects, demonstrations, competitions, and family entertainment. The fair provides opportunities to learn about farming, animal care, youth agriculture, and Carroll County’s agricultural community.

Catoctin Creek Nature Center
County/Area: Frederick County
Interest: Wildlife & Environmental Education; Recreation & Adventure

Discover local wildlife, forests, streams, and environmental habitats through exhibits, trails, and nature-based learning opportunities. Families can explore ecology, conservation, and outdoor science while enjoying the surrounding park.

Cecil County Fair

Dates: July 24–August 1, 2026
County/Area: Cecil County
Interest: Agriculture & Farm Learning; Recreation & Adventure

Discover livestock, farm and garden exhibits, home arts, youth projects, competitions, rides, and entertainment. Families can experience Cecil County agriculture while enjoying a traditional county fair atmosphere.

Charles County Fair

Dates: September 17–20, 2026
County/Area: Charles County
Interest: Agriculture & Farm Learning; Recreation & Adventure

Explore livestock, agricultural exhibits, demonstrations, competitions, local displays, food, and family entertainment. The fair offers families a chance to experience Charles County’s agricultural heritage alongside classic fair activities.

Chesapeake Bay Foundation
County/Area: Washington, DC Metro Area
Interest: Wildlife & Environmental Education

Explore educational opportunities focused on the Chesapeake Bay watershed, water quality, wildlife, habitats, and environmental stewardship. Families can connect ecology and environmental science with conservation efforts affecting Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia, and the broader Bay region.

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
County/Area: Talbot County
Interest: History & Government; Wildlife & Environmental Education

Explore the history, culture, and working traditions of the Chesapeake Bay through historic vessels, waterfront exhibits, and hands on learning experiences. Families can connect Maryland history with studies of waterways, maritime industries, conservation, and life along the Bay.

ClimbZone Laurel
County/Area: Prince George’s County
Interest: Recreation & Adventure

Explore an indoor climbing center with creative themed walls and climbing challenges for different ages and ability levels. Families can combine physical activity with opportunities to build strength, coordination, confidence, and problem solving skills.

Coastal Wilds
County/Area: Sussex County, Delaware
Interest: Wildlife & Environmental Education

Meet a variety of animal species through educational exhibits and up close wildlife experiences focused on animal care and conservation. Families can learn about wildlife behavior, habitats, biodiversity, and the importance of protecting animals and their environments.

College Park Aviation Museum
County/Area: Prince George’s County
Interest: STEM Learning; History & Government

Explore aviation history at the site of the world’s oldest continuously operating airport through aircraft, exhibits, and stories of early flight and innovation. Families can connect history with engineering, technology, transportation, and the science of aviation.

DAR Museum
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: History & Government; Arts & Culture

Explore American history through period rooms, decorative arts, clothing, furnishings, and objects that tell stories of everyday life across generations. Families can use the museum to complement studies of American culture, design, domestic life, and historical traditions.

David M. Brown Planetarium
County/Area: Northern Virginia
Interest: STEM Learning

Explore astronomy and space science through planetarium presentations focused on stars, planets, constellations, and the universe. Families can complement science studies with an immersive experience that encourages curiosity about astronomy and space exploration.

DC History Center
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: History & Government

Discover the people, neighborhoods, events, and communities that have shaped Washington, DC through exhibitions, collections, photographs, and local stories. Families can explore the capital beyond federal government history and learn more about the experiences of the people who call the District home.

Delaware Museum of Nature & Science
County/Area: New Castle County, Delaware
Interest: Wildlife & Environmental Education; STEM Learning

Explore exhibits focused on animals, ecosystems, biodiversity, and the natural world through interactive displays and hands on learning experiences. Families can connect biology, earth science, environmental studies, and global habitats with museum based exploration.

Discovery Station
County/Area: Washington County
Interest: STEM Learning

Explore interactive exhibits and hands on experiences focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Families can experiment, create, investigate, and build connections between STEM concepts and real world learning.

Explore! Children’s Museum
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: Recreation & Adventure; STEM Learning

Explore hands on experiences designed to encourage creativity, movement, discovery, and learning through play. Families with younger learners can combine active exploration with opportunities to practice problem solving, imagination, communication, and early learning skills.

Flag Ponds Nature Park
County/Area: Calvert County
Interest: Wildlife & Environmental Education; Recreation & Adventure

Explore beaches, wetlands, wooded trails, and Chesapeake Bay habitats while learning about local wildlife and coastal ecosystems. Families can combine nature study with hiking, fossil searching, and other outdoor exploration.

GALA Hispanic Theatre
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: Arts & Culture

Experience theater and performing arts that highlight Hispanic and Latino cultures, stories, artists, and traditions. Families can connect language, literature, cultural studies, music, and performance through productions representing diverse perspectives.

Garrett County Agriculture Fair

Dates: August 1–8, 2026
County/Area: Garrett County
Interest: Agriculture & Farm Learning; Recreation & Adventure

Explore livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, competitions, demonstrations, and family activities celebrating Western Maryland agriculture. Families can learn about farming and animal care while experiencing Garrett County’s agricultural traditions.

The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: Arts & Culture

Explore textiles, art, and cultural objects from communities around the world alongside exhibitions related to Washington, DC history. Families can connect art, geography, world cultures, design, and history through the museum’s collections.

Gettysburg National Military Park
County/Area: Adams County, Pennsylvania
Interest: History & Government

Explore the battlefield, monuments, museum exhibits, and historic landscapes connected to the Battle of Gettysburg and the Civil War. Families can deepen studies of military history, leadership, the Civil War, and President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address through firsthand exploration of the site.

Goddard Space Flight Center Visitor Center
County/Area: Prince George’s County
Interest: STEM Learning; Career & College Exploration

Explore NASA science, engineering, technology, Earth observation, planetary science, and space exploration through exhibits and educational experiences. Families can discover how scientists and engineers study Earth and the universe while learning about careers and innovations connected to NASA missions.

The Great Frederick Fair

Dates: September 18–26, 2026
County/Area: Frederick County
Interest: Agriculture & Farm Learning; Recreation & Adventure

Discover livestock, agriculture, exhibits, competitions, entertainment, and other activities celebrating Frederick County’s farming traditions. Families can combine agricultural learning with the sights and experiences of one of Maryland’s longstanding fairs.

Green Meadows Petting Farm
County/Area: Frederick County
Interest: Agriculture & Farm Learning; Recreation & Adventure

Meet and interact with farm animals while enjoying hands on agricultural experiences and family activities. Families can introduce younger learners to animal care, farming, and rural life while enjoying an active day at the farm.

Harford County Farm Fair

Dates: July 18–25, 2026
County/Area: Harford County
Interest: Agriculture & Farm Learning; Recreation & Adventure

Experience livestock, agricultural exhibits, local vendors, entertainment, and activities celebrating Harford County’s farming heritage. Families can learn about agriculture and meet animals while enjoying a variety of traditional fair experiences.

The Harriet Tubman Museum & Educational Center
County/Area: Dorchester County
Interest: History & Government

Explore the life, legacy, and Eastern Shore roots of Harriet Tubman through exhibits, stories, and educational interpretation. Families can deepen studies of slavery, the Underground Railroad, freedom, courage, and African American history in Maryland.

Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: Arts & Culture; Wildlife & Environmental Education

Explore decorative arts, historic furnishings, paintings, and collections displayed throughout a historic estate surrounded by extensive gardens. Families can combine studies of art, culture, design, and history with exploration of landscaped outdoor spaces.

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: Arts & Culture

Explore modern and contemporary art through paintings, sculpture, installations, and changing exhibitions by artists from around the world. Families can use the museum to encourage observation, interpretation, creativity, and conversations about how artists express ideas.

Historic London Town & Gardens
County/Area: Anne Arundel County
Interest: History & Government; Wildlife & Environmental Education

Explore a historic colonial port site through reconstructed buildings, archaeological interpretation, gardens, and hands-on learning experiences. Families can connect early Maryland history with studies of trade, daily life, archaeology, and the natural landscape.

Howard County Fair

Dates: August 8–15, 2026
County/Area: Howard County
Interest: Agriculture & Farm Learning; Recreation & Adventure

Explore livestock, agricultural exhibits, competitions, demonstrations, entertainment, and community activities throughout the fair. Families can learn more about farming and local agriculture while enjoying a traditional county fair experience.

Hyper Kidz Columbia
County/Area: Howard County
Interest: Recreation & Adventure

Explore an indoor play space designed for climbing, movement, imaginative play, and active exploration. Families with younger children can enjoy a recreational outing that encourages physical development, creativity, and social play.

International Spy Museum
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: History & Government; STEM Learning

Discover the history and techniques of espionage through artifacts, interactive exhibits, secret missions, and stories of real-world intelligence operations. Families can connect history and government studies with technology, problem solving, codes, surveillance, and international affairs

Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: Wildlife & Environmental Education

Explore ponds, wetlands, gardens, and natural habitats known for aquatic plants, birds, and other wildlife. Families can connect studies of ecosystems, botany, wetlands, wildlife, and conservation with outdoor observation in the nation’s capital.

Kent County Fair

Dates: July 15–18, 2026
County/Area: Kent County
Interest: Agriculture & Farm Learning; Recreation & Adventure

Discover livestock, 4-H projects, agricultural exhibits, competitions, and family activities celebrating Kent County’s rural traditions. The fair gives families opportunities to learn about agriculture and local community life on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

KID Museum
County/Area: Montgomery County
Interest: STEM Learning

Explore interactive maker experiences focused on engineering, coding, woodworking, design, and creative problem solving. Families can build, experiment, and develop STEM skills through hands on projects that encourage curiosity and innovation.

Korean War Veterans Memorial
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: History & Government

Learn about the service and sacrifice of those who served during the Korean War through statues, inscriptions, and memorial features. Families can connect military history with studies of the Cold War, international relations, and the experiences of American service members.

Kreeger Museum
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: Arts & Culture

Explore modern and impressionist art displayed in a distinctive architectural setting. Families can study painting, sculpture, artistic movements, architecture, and visual interpretation while exploring the museum and grounds.

Lancaster Science Factory
County/Area: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Interest: STEM Learning

Explore hands on exhibits focused on science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and creative problem solving. Families can experiment, build, test ideas, and connect STEM concepts with interactive real world learning experiences.

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Washington, D.C.
County/Area: Washington, DC Metro Area
Interest: Recreation & Adventure; STEM Learning

Explore LEGO themed attractions, building activities, interactive experiences, and creative challenges designed especially for children and families. Learners can practice engineering, spatial reasoning, creativity, and problem solving while building and experimenting through play.

Library of Congress
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: History & Government; Arts & Culture

Explore the nation’s largest library through historic architecture, exhibitions, documents, books, maps, photographs, and other cultural treasures. Families can connect literature and research with American history, government, art, geography, and the preservation of knowledge.

Lincoln Memorial
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: History & Government

Visit one of the nation’s most recognized memorials and explore the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln through inscriptions, architecture, and historical context. Families can connect the site with studies of the Civil War, emancipation, leadership, and the continuing struggle for equality.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: History & Government

Explore a memorial honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his role in the American civil rights movement. Families can connect the site with lessons on equality, nonviolent protest, citizenship, leadership, and the broader fight for civil rights.

Maryland Center for History and Culture
(formerly the Maryland Historical Society)
County/Area: Baltimore City
Interest: History & Government; Arts & Culture

Explore Maryland history through artifacts, artwork, clothing, documents, photographs, and stories connected to people and events across the state. Families can deepen their understanding of Maryland’s past through museum exhibits, collections, and educational resources.

Maryland Science Center
County/Area: Baltimore City
Interest: STEM Learning

Explore hands-on exhibits and interactive experiences focused on science, technology, engineering, space, and more. Families can use the museum to complement STEM studies with engaging, real-world learning experiences.

August 27-30, September 3-7, and September 10-13

Charles County Fair
Dates: September 17–20, 2026
Location: La Plata, MD
County/Area: Charles County
Interest: Agriculture & Farm Learning; Recreation & Adventure

Explore agricultural exhibits, livestock, competitions, demonstrations, food, rides, and other family friendly activities throughout the fair. Visit the official website for the latest schedule, admission information, and event updates.

Maryland State House
County/Area: Anne Arundel County
Interest: History & Government

Explore the historic Maryland State House in Annapolis while learning about state government, colonial history, and Maryland’s role in the early United States. Families can connect civics and history lessons with the place where Maryland’s legislative work continues today.

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
County/Area: Baltimore City
Interest: Wildlife & Environmental Education

Discover animals from around the world while learning about habitats, animal behavior, biodiversity, and wildlife conservation. Families can connect biology and environmental studies with live animal observation and the zoo’s conservation work.

Military Women’s Memorial
County/Area: Northern Virginia
Interest: History & Government

Explore exhibits and stories honoring the contributions of women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Families can connect military and women’s history while learning about service, changing opportunities, leadership, and the experiences of women across generations.

Montgomery College Planetarium
County/Area: Montgomery County
Interest: STEM Learning; Career & College Exploration

Explore astronomy through planetarium programs focused on stars, planets, space, and our place in the universe. Families can complement science studies while also getting a glimpse of astronomy and STEM learning in a college environment.

Montgomery County Agricultural Fair

Dates: August 14–22, 2026
County/Area: Montgomery County
Interest: Agriculture & Farm Learning; Recreation & Adventure

Explore animal exhibits, agriculture, farm and garden displays, arts and crafts, entertainment, rides, and other family activities. The fair combines agricultural education with classic fair experiences for visitors of all ages.

Museum of the Bible
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: History & Government; Arts & Culture

Explore exhibits examining the history, stories, cultures, and worldwide influence of the Bible through artifacts and interactive experiences. Families can connect studies of history, literature, archaeology, art, and world cultures.

National Air and Space Museum
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: STEM Learning; History & Government

Explore historic aircraft, spacecraft, scientific discoveries, and milestones in aviation and space exploration. Families can connect physics, engineering, astronomy, technology, and history through some of the world’s most significant air and space collections.

National Aquarium
County/Area: Baltimore City
Interest: Wildlife & Environmental Education

Explore marine life from around the world through immersive habitats featuring sharks, dolphins, tropical fish, coral reef ecosystems, and more. The National Aquarium offers families opportunities to learn about aquatic animals, conservation, habitats, and the importance of protecting our oceans and waterways.

National Archives Museum
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: History & Government

See foundational documents of the United States and explore exhibits connected to American government, citizenship, and national history. Families can deepen studies of the Constitution, Declaration of Independence, civil rights, and the development of American democracy.

National Building Museum
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: STEM Learning; Arts & Culture

Explore architecture, engineering, construction, design, and the built environment through exhibits and hands-on experiences. Families can discover how buildings and communities are planned, designed, engineered, and constructed.

National Capital Radio & Television Museum
County/Area: Prince George’s County
Interest: History & Government; STEM Learning

Explore the development of radio, television, and electronic media through historic equipment, recordings, exhibits, and broadcasting technology. Families can connect communications history with science, technology, entertainment, and the changing ways information has reached American homes.

National Children’s Museum
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: STEM Learning; Recreation & Adventure

Explore hands-on exhibits that blend science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics, creativity, and active play. Designed especially for younger learners, the museum encourages experimentation, problem solving, imagination, and learning through play.

National Gallery of Art
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: Arts & Culture

Explore paintings, sculptures, photographs, and other works spanning centuries of artistic history and traditions. Families can complement studies of art, history, culture, storytelling, and artistic techniques while viewing works from around the world.

National Guard Memorial Museum
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: History & Government

Explore the history and service of the National Guard through artifacts, exhibits, and stories spanning major periods of American history. Families can connect military history with studies of government, citizenship, public service, and national events.

National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum
County/Area: Northern Virginia
Interest: STEM Learning; Career & College Exploration

Discover inventors, innovations, and technologies that have shaped everyday life and changed the world. Families can connect science and engineering with creativity, entrepreneurship, problem solving, and the careers behind important inventions.

National Museum of African American History and Culture
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: History & Government; Arts & Culture

Explore African American history and culture through artifacts, stories, art, music, and exhibitions spanning slavery, freedom, civil rights, community life, and contemporary culture. Families can connect American history with the experiences and contributions of African Americans across generations.

National Museum of African Art
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: Arts & Culture

Explore artistic traditions from across the African continent through sculpture, textiles, paintings, photography, and other works. Families can connect art studies with African history, geography, cultures, traditions, and contemporary artistic expression.

National Museum of American History
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: History & Government; Arts & Culture

Explore objects and exhibitions that tell stories of American history, innovation, culture, politics, entertainment, and everyday life. Families can connect classroom studies with artifacts representing major events, movements, people, and cultural traditions.

National Museum of Asian Art
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: Arts & Culture

Explore art and cultural objects representing societies across Asia and the Islamic world, from ancient works to more recent artistic traditions. Families can connect studies of art with history, geography, religion, trade, and world cultures.

National Museum of the American Indian
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: History & Government; Arts & Culture

Explore the histories, cultures, traditions, and contemporary experiences of Indigenous peoples throughout the Americas. Families can learn through artifacts, art, stories, and exhibits that center Native perspectives and experiences.

National Museum of Natural History
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: STEM Learning; Wildlife & Environmental Education

Explore dinosaurs, fossils, animals, minerals, human origins, ecosystems, and the natural world through extensive scientific collections and exhibits. Families can complement studies of biology, geology, anthropology, ecology, and earth science with real-world specimens and discoveries.

National Museum of Women in the Arts
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: Arts & Culture

Explore works by women artists across centuries, cultures, and artistic movements through paintings, sculpture, photography, and other media. Families can study art history while discovering the contributions and perspectives of women in the arts.

National Postal Museum
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: History & Government; Career & College Exploration

Explore the history of the United States postal system through stamps, vehicles, mail transportation, technology, and stories of postal workers. Families can connect communication, transportation, government services, design, and American history in one visit.

National Portrait Gallery
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: Arts & Culture; History & Government

Explore portraits of individuals who have shaped American history, culture, science, politics, entertainment, and public life. Families can connect visual art with biography and history while discussing how people and their stories are represented.

Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum
County/Area: Worcester County
Interest: History & Government; Wildlife & Environmental Education

Explore Ocean City’s coastal history through exhibits about the U.S. Life-Saving Service, storms, shipwrecks, local maritime life, and the natural environment. Families can connect Maryland history with ocean science, coastal wildlife, and the people who lived and worked along the shore.

Olney Theatre Center
County/Area: Montgomery County
Interest: Arts & Culture

Experience live theatre through professional productions, performances, and educational opportunities that bring stories to life on stage. Families can connect literature and the performing arts with acting, music, storytelling, and theatrical production.

Pentagon Tours
County/Area: Northern Virginia
Interest: History & Government; Career & College Exploration

Explore the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense through a guided experience highlighting military history, national defense, and the building itself. Families can connect government and civics studies with careers, military service, leadership, and the organization of national defense.

The Phillips Collection
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: Arts & Culture

Explore modern and impressionist art in an intimate museum setting featuring works by American and international artists. Families can study artistic styles, techniques, color, composition, and major movements in modern art.

Planet Word
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: Arts & Culture

Explore language through interactive exhibits focused on words, reading, communication, storytelling, languages, and the spoken and written word. Families can complement language arts studies with hands-on experiences that make vocabulary, literature, and communication more engaging.

Port Discovery Children’s Museum
County/Area: Baltimore City
Interest: Recreation & Adventure; STEM Learning

Explore hands-on exhibits and play-based learning experiences designed to encourage creativity, problem solving, movement, and discovery. Families can use the museum for an active field trip that blends imaginative play with early STEM and skill-building experiences.

President Lincoln’s Cottage
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: History & Government

Explore the historic retreat where Abraham Lincoln lived during portions of his presidency and considered some of the defining issues of the Civil War era. Families can connect presidential history with studies of slavery, emancipation, leadership, the Civil War, and the changing nation.

Prince George’s County Fair

Dates: September 10–13, 2026
County/Area: Prince George’s County
Interest: Agriculture & Farm Learning; Recreation & Adventure

Enjoy exhibits, games, food, entertainment, rides, and family activities at this annual county tradition. Families can explore community and agricultural displays while enjoying a variety of fair experiences.

Queen Anne’s County Fair

Dates: August 10–15, 2026
County/Area: Queen Anne’s County
Interest: Agriculture & Farm Learning; Recreation & Adventure

Explore livestock, agricultural exhibits, 4-H activities, competitions, and family entertainment celebrating Queen Anne’s County agriculture. Families can learn about farming and animal care while experiencing Eastern Shore community traditions.

Renwick Gallery
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: Arts & Culture

Explore contemporary craft and decorative art through works created from materials such as glass, fiber, wood, clay, and metal. Families can discover how artists combine craftsmanship, design, creativity, and storytelling through three-dimensional works.

Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums
County/Area: Frederick County
Interest: History & Government

Explore early American and Maryland history through historic buildings, exhibits, and programs focused on daily life, agriculture, and the people who shaped the region. Families can use the site to complement studies of local history, culture, and life in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Rubell Museum DC
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: Arts & Culture

Explore contemporary art through paintings, sculptures, installations, photography, and works by artists from diverse backgrounds. Families can use the museum to discuss creativity, contemporary issues, artistic interpretation, and new approaches to visual expression.

Salisbury Zoo
County/Area: Wicomico County
Interest: Wildlife & Environmental Education

Discover animals from North and South America while learning about wildlife, habitats, conservation, and animal care. Families can explore the zoo as a hands on complement to studies in biology, ecosystems, and environmental science.

Seaside Nature Center at Cape Henlopen State Park
County/Area: Sussex County, Delaware
Interest: Wildlife & Environmental Education

Explore coastal habitats, marine life, and Delaware’s natural environment through exhibits, aquariums, and educational programs. Families can connect studies of ocean life, ecosystems, conservation, and coastal geography with exploration of Cape Henlopen State Park.

Smithsonian American Art Museum
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: Arts & Culture; History & Government

Explore American art spanning centuries through paintings, sculpture, photography, folk art, and contemporary works. Families can connect art with American history, culture, identity, landscapes, and changing experiences across time.

Smithsonian’s National Zoo
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: Wildlife & Environmental Education

Explore animals from around the world while learning about habitats, animal behavior, conservation, biodiversity, and efforts to protect threatened species. Families can connect biology and environmental studies with live-animal observation and conservation science.

Somerset County Fair

Dates: July 24–26, 2026
County/Area: Somerset County
Interest: Agriculture & Farm Learning; Recreation & Adventure

Discover agricultural exhibits, livestock, youth projects, competitions, and community activities highlighting Somerset County’s farming traditions. Families can enjoy a smaller county fair experience while learning more about agriculture on the Lower Eastern Shore.

St. Mary’s County Fair

Dates: September 24–27, 2026
County/Area: St. Mary’s County
Interest: Agriculture & Farm Learning; Recreation & Adventure

Explore agricultural exhibits, livestock, competitions, demonstrations, entertainment, and family activities celebrating St. Mary’s County. The fair offers a fun way to experience Southern Maryland’s agricultural heritage and community traditions.

Talbot County Fair

Dates: July 9–11, 2026
County/Area: Talbot County
Interest: Agriculture & Farm Learning; Recreation & Adventure

Explore livestock, agricultural exhibits, 4-H activities, competitions, and family programming celebrating Talbot County agriculture. Families can learn about farming and community life while enjoying a traditional Eastern Shore fair.

Thomas Jefferson Memorial
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: History & Government

Explore a memorial dedicated to Thomas Jefferson and his influence on the founding and early development of the United States. Families can connect the site with studies of the Declaration of Independence, early American government, political ideas, and the complexities of Jefferson’s legacy.

Tree Trekkers Frederick Outdoor Aerial Adventure and Zipline Park
County/Area: Frederick County
Interest: Recreation & Adventure

Explore aerial obstacle courses, climbing challenges, and zip lines in an outdoor adventure setting. Families can combine recreation with opportunities to build confidence, balance, problem solving, and teamwork while navigating courses above the ground.

Tudor Place Historic House & Garden
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: History & Government; Wildlife & Environmental Education

Explore more than two centuries of American history through a historic Georgetown home, collections, and landscaped gardens. Families can learn about the generations who lived and worked on the property while connecting local history with broader changes in American society.

The Turkey Hill Experience
County/Area: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Interest: Agriculture & Farm Learning; STEM Learning

Explore interactive exhibits about dairy production, food science, flavor creation, and the process behind making ice cream and other products. Families can connect agriculture, manufacturing, chemistry, and food production with a fun hands on experience.

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: History & Government

Explore the history of the Holocaust through artifacts, photographs, testimony, documents, and exhibitions examining Nazi persecution and its consequences. The museum provides opportunities for older students and families to study human rights, antisemitism, World War II, genocide, and the responsibilities of individuals and societies.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: History & Government

Reflect on the service and sacrifice of those connected to the Vietnam War through the memorial wall, statues, and surrounding commemorative spaces. Families can connect the site with studies of the Cold War, military history, public memory, and the human impact of war.

Washington Monument
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: History & Government

Explore the monument honoring George Washington while learning about the nation’s first president and the early years of the United States. Families can connect presidential history with the American Revolution, the founding of the federal government, and the development of Washington, DC.

Wicomico County Fair

Dates: August 14–16, 2026
County/Area: Wicomico County
Interest: Agriculture & Farm Learning; Recreation & Adventure

Explore livestock exhibits, competitions, home arts, equestrian activities, vendors, entertainment, and other family-friendly experiences. The fair highlights Wicomico County agriculture and community traditions while offering plenty to explore throughout the weekend.

Worcester County Fair

Dates: August 7–9, 2026
County/Area: Worcester County
Interest: Agriculture & Farm Learning; Recreation & Adventure

Discover livestock, agricultural exhibits, demonstrations, competitions, and family activities celebrating Worcester County’s rural community. Families can experience Lower Eastern Shore agriculture while enjoying a variety of fair traditions.

World War II Memorial
County/Area: Washington, DC
Interest: History & Government

Explore a national memorial honoring Americans who served in the armed forces and supported the country during World War II. Families can connect the site with studies of the war, military service, the home front, global history, and national remembrance.