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Hours and Admissions

HOURS

Open: 10 am daily, except Tuesdays.
Last Admission: 5 pm*
Closed: Tuesdays, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

*The museum will close one hour after last admission. Hours are subject to change; for the most up-to-date information, call the museum at 202-334-1201 or toll-free 888-KOSHLAND (888-567-4526) prior to your visit.

All museum tours are self-guided and a 1 hour visit is recommended.

GENERAL ADMISSION

Special offer! Get $1 off the price of regular admission with a discount coupon.

Adults: $5
Seniors (65+): $3
Active Duty Military (w/ ID): $3
Students (w/ ID): $3
Children** (ages 5 – 18): $3

**The museum is best enjoyed by ages 13 and older.

GROUP ADMISSION

Groups of 20 or more qualify for group admission to the museum and require advance reservation. For information about how to make a group reservation, please visit the Group Reservation page.

SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS

Visiting school groups may qualify for the museum’s structured field trip program. Please call 202-334-1201 to make your reservation. For more information on the field trip program read the Field Trip Overview.

TICKETING

All tickets are date and time specific.

SAME-DAY TICKETING

Tickets for immediate entry or a later time that day may be purchased at the museum lobby. Tickets are sold during regular hours and are subject to availability.

ADVANCE TICKETS

Advanced tickets may be purchased over the phone (202-334-1201) or in the museum lobby.

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