This Saturday, get ready for a vibrant Hispanic Heritage event in collaboration with the Washington Commanders , bringing a day full of culture, creativity, and community! 🌈🌎✨ And the celebration gets even bigger with our friends at Mexican Cultural Institute DC joining in with hands-on fun at Placita Mágica! All activities are included with museum admission. Plan your visit today! https://nationalchildrensmuseum.org/tickets/ (fb)

Can you guess who’s rolling into our station—err—I mean Visiting Exhibit Hall? 🚂 That’s right, Thomas the Tank Engine returns to the Museum this fall! Opening September 20, Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails! invites little engineers and their families onto the Island of Sodor. Guests help Thomas and his friends solve a variety of challenges as they play their way through interactive STEAM experiences: ⚙️ Explore the inner workings of a train’s engine 🎟️ Operate the ticket booth at Knapford Station 🧳 Sort and stow luggage heading to different destinations 🚰 Gather water and coal to get Percy’s engine running 🕰️ Fix station clocks to match upcoming arrival times 🗺️ Take on challenges at the Sodor Island train table 🔧 Experiment with tools to fix a wobbly wheel …and more! Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails! is open September 20, 2025, through January 4, 2026, and is recommended for children ages 2 - 7 and their families. Tickets available now! https://nationalchildrensmuseum.pulse.ly/i8jasu356s (fb)