Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:

Experience the most interactive museum in the District! The National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C. is the nation’s only Museum dedicated to telling the story of American law enforcement by providing visitors with a “walk in the shoes of an officer” experience.

The Museum is open Thursday through Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm, every week of the year (with additional hours during National Police Week this May). A place for the entire family to enjoy, the Museum offers a variety of educational experiences that involve hands-on activities, enriching experiences, and insightful programs that expand the relationship shared by law enforcement and the communities they serve. And great news! KidsOutAndAbout readers can get 20% off admission tickets by using the promo code KOAA20 at checkout. This ticket offer expires 5/31/26, and you can use the tickets through 12/31/26.

At the National Law Enforcement Museum, you'll experience:

• Opening May 7th: “Without Warning: Ending the Terror of the D.C. Snipers”. This in-person exhibit inside the National Law Enforcement Museum’s Dupont Gallery examines the October 2002 sniper attacks across the Washington, D.C. region, which resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries over a 23-day period and led to a multi-agency investigation. Through artifacts, multimedia elements, and historical documentation, the exhibit presents the events and examines the investigation that impacted our region and the law enforcement response that brought it to a close.
• Cutting-edge experiences like the state-of-the-art L3Harris PatrolSim™ Driving Simulator and the Decision Simulator sponsored by Glock.
• More than 25,000 thousand artifacts spanning 300 years of American law enforcement history. 
• Immersive exhibits, such as 9-1-1 Operations, the Forensics area, the pop culture collection, and the screening room for unique opportunities to see law enforcement in a new light!
• Service and Sacrifice — A truly transformational film experience that explores the soul and purpose of law enforcement officers and their families.
• Engaging programs for all ages — From private classes to public workshops, scavenger hunts, and walking tours, the museum’s programs provide a chance to see the world of law enforcement in action and discover a deeper understanding of their vital service to our country.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Admissions page. Or click the icons below to follow them on social media.

Best,

Debra Ross
Publisher
KidsOutAndAbout.com