imagiNATIONS Activity Center

National Museum of the American Indian National Mall

4th St & Independence SW, DC 20560

National Museum of the American Indian - National Mall

Open 10 AM–4:30 PM, Tuesday–Sunday


The interactive, family-friendly imagiNATIONS Activity Center provides young visitors a lively space with a wide variety of learning experiences. The cultural and scientific knowledge of Indigenous peoples reflects a tradition driven by innovation that is both unique and universal. Today many of their innovations and inventions are part of daily life for millions worldwide. Visitors to the center may explore some of these ingenious adaptations through a variety of play-based interactives. Recommended for ages 10 and younger.


To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors, capacity is limited in the imagiNATIONS Activity Center, and entry is available on a first-come, first-served basis.