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🎨 Museums for Kids in Potomac, MD

5 children's museums, science centers, and interactive exhibits rated and reviewed by families.

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Rockville Science Center Storefront museum in Rockville, MD🎨 Museum
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Rockville Science Center Storefront

★4.9(18)$6 mi · Rockville

The Rockville Science Center Storefront is a hidden gem offering hands-on STEM learning in an intimate, accessible setting. With interactive exhibits, planetarium shows, and engaging educational programs, this science center makes complex concepts fun and approachable for young learners while maintaining an impressive 4.9-star rating from enthusiastic families.

🕑 1.5-2.5 hours

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VisArts childrens camp in Rockville, MD🎨 Museum
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VisArts

★4.6(192)$6 mi · Rockville

VisArts is a welcoming community art center in Rockville where creativity comes alive for the whole family. With hands-on workshops, engaging exhibitions, and family art classes designed for all skill levels, it's the perfect spot to nurture your child's artistic side while making memorable projects together.

🕑 1-2 hours for most workshops and classes; gallery browsing can take 30-45 minutes

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Cherry Hill Farmhouse tourist attraction in Falls Church, VA🎨 Museum
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Cherry Hill Farmhouse

★4.5(137)$9 mi · Falls Church

Step back in time at this charming 1845 farmhouse where kids can experience authentic 19th-century farm life through hands-on programs and seasonal events. With its excellent 4.5-star rating from families, Cherry Hill Farmhouse offers an educational yet entertaining glimpse into how children lived, worked, and played nearly 200 years ago in Falls Church.

🕑 1-1.5 hours

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Gaithersburg Community Museum museum in Gaithersburg, MD🎨 Museum
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Gaithersburg Community Museum

★4.5(53)$9 mi · Gaithersburg

Step back in time at this charming local history museum housed in an authentic 1884 railroad station. Kids will love exploring the vintage train depot while learning about Gaithersburg's farming past and railroad history through interactive exhibits and artifacts that bring the local community's story to life.

🕑 45 minutes to 1 hour

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Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation point of interest in Falls Church, VA🎨 Museum
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Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation

★5.0(2)$10 mi · Falls Church

Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation offers families a meaningful opportunity to explore African American history and civil rights in an accessible, educational setting. This historic site in Falls Church provides engaging exhibits and programs that help children understand important chapters of American history while honoring the legacy of local civil rights pioneers.

🕑 45 minutes to 1 hour

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