A weekend made for curious hands and big ideas! On October 4 we’re hosting our first-ever Tinkerfest, a celebration of hands-on learning and discovery through trial-and-error, experimentation, and curiosity. Enjoy a full day of immersive programs, STEAM showcases, and activities across the Museum and out on Woodrow Wilson Plaza alongside partners like Spark!Lab, Spy Museum, National Building Museum, and General Motors. So get ready to get curious and learn more about Tinkerfest at our website!

October 4th outdoor activations are free and open to the public. Programming inside of the Museum requires general Museum admission. Can’t make October 4? We’ll be hosting a special Tinkerfest preview on October 3 featuring many of our pop-up programs throughout the Museum floor.