You can’t help a trip to Washington being an education but that doesn't mean the kids aren’t going to have terrific fun. The museums hold a wealth of history and information and it is all presented with fantastic imagination. When you can gaze at the real ruby slippers Dorothy wore in the Wizard of Oz or test your spy skills in an interactive game, you’re going to want to look round, whatever your age. And wherever your child’s interest lies you will find a comprehensive exhibition; let their imaginations take flight with the Wright brothers’ original Kitty Hawk or the Apollo 11 command module and for the soft hearted there’s the two rare cuddly stars of the National Zoo.
Below you can see the many facilities within the hotel that will help keep children of all ages occupied and comfortable and we have also compiled a comprehensive guide to family entertainment in the city. Any further requests? Our concierge will be delighted to help you.
At the hotel
Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC welcomes children of all ages. In this serious city we aim to bring the entertainment into their stay. On arrival, we prepare a special package which includes a kid’s passport and a soft plush Gund animal to keep them company on their trip. Amenities also include:
Baby Crib
Toy duck for bathtub that includes body lotion, body wash, diaper and wet wipes
Tasty treat from our pastry chef
Dining
Our restaurants offer children’s menus.
Pool
Our pool provides kids toys to use while staying in the hotel.
Holiday kids game room
During various holidays, the hotel provides a special games room for the kids to come and play. It is stocked with video games, family movies, milk and cookies.
Baby-sitting services
Our concierge provides a list of options for baby sitting services. Please call +1 (202) 787 6170. To avoid disappointment, please allow 24 hours in advance of need if possible.
National Museum of American History - 10 Minute walk/Less than 1 Mile or 1.6 Km This museum actively collects artifacts to make a record for the American People of their history. The display includes such fascinating items as the First Ladies’ inaugural gowns, Dorothy’s Ruby Red Slippers, and the flag that inspired “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
National Museum of Natural History - 10 Minute walk/Less than 1 Mile or 1.6 Km This is one of the most popular museums for kids with one of the largest dinosaur fossils in the world, a digitally-restored Triceratops, glittering gems including the magnificent Hope Diamond and its famous insect Zoo where kids can handle the inmates.
International Spy Museum - 4 Minutes/1.5 Miles or 2.4 Km The only museum in the world dedicated to the tradecraft of espionage. It is has high-tech, interactive displays and activities where visitors can take on a spy’s cover or test their skills of observation and surveillance. Admission: USD 13 adults; USD 10 children 5 & up.
Marian Koshland Science Museum - 5 Minutes/1.5 Miles or 2.4 Km This is one of Washington’s newest museums. Exploring the frontiers of scientific research and such pertinent subjects as global warming and DNA. The objective is to present the complexities of science in an engaging and accessible way. Best enjoyed by visitors ages 13 and olde
The National Zoo - 13 Minutes/4 Miles or 6.4 Km Situated in a beautiful park this is far more than a zoo, as it conducts an active conservation and breeding program. The star exhibits are the giant pandas, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian. Recently the Zoo has added a number of new additions to include a mountain gorilla and a Sumatran tiger.
