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KID Museum Bethesda Metro Center

📍 Bethesda, MD

4.5(125 Google reviews)

KID Museum is a nonprofit children's makerspace in Bethesda Metro Center offering Sunday workshops, after-school programs, field trips, and summer camps. Hands-on STEM and maker activities target ages 5–14. Scholarships are available.

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★★★★★Featured review by Silas T. Smith

Fun/ learning activities for kids

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for curious kids aged 5–14 who thrive on hands-on building, science, and creative challenges. Sunday workshops are the easiest entry point for families. Teens have dedicated programming separate from younger kids. The compact space means it works best as a focused 1–2 hour visit rather than an all-day outing.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Buy Sunday admission tickets online in advance — walk-in capacity is sparse
Sunday is the only general admission day for families; weekday visits require scheduled programs
🎟️Scholarship applications are available on the website for families who need financial assistance
🚗The museum is accessible directly from Bethesda Metro station — no parking needed

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.5

125 Google reviews

Engaging hands-on activities50%
Great for ages 5–1025%
Strong variety of programs15%
Smaller than expected and worthwhile10%
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Silas T. Smith

Fun/ learning activities for kids

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Earl Taylor

Great experience to introduce visual and hands-on science concepts to the kids!

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Graeme Williams

All five grandkids, ranging in age from five to ten, had a great time. Recommended!

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andy hur

Always a fun time, has plenty of variety

Reviews from Google

Overview

KID Museum in Bethesda is a nonprofit makerspace dedicated to building tech skills, creative problem-solving, and collaboration in young people. Sunday general admission sessions offer hands-on maker activities. Structured programs include after-school sessions, field trips for schools, spring break camps, summer camps, and teen programs. Reviewers report kids ages 5–10 staying engaged for up to two hours. The museum is located inside Bethesda Metro Center and is accessible by Metro.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 16:00
TuesdayClosed
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SundayClosed

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