What's Playing?

Please note:

Discovery Theater performances are held in person on the National Mall. Show locations may vary so be sure to check the show page for more information.
We do not normally have performances during the months of August and September.

Thurs.-Fri., Oct. 26-27, 2023 at 10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Ripley Center, Smithsonian

Recommended for Ages 3 to 6 / PreK to Grade 1

Weekdays, Dec. 1-20, 2023 at 10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Additional 1 p.m. performances on Dec. 8, 13, and 15

Ripley Center, Smithsonian

Recommended for Ages 5 to 10 / K to Grade 5

Thurs.-Fri., Feb. 1-2, 2024 at 10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Tues.-Thurs., Feb. 27-29, 2024 at 10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Location: Ripley Center, Smithsonian

Recommended for Ages: 7 to 11 / Grades 2 to 6

Wed.-Fri., Feb. 21-23, 2024 at 10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Ripley Center, Smithsonian

Recommended for Ages 3 to 6 / PreK to Grade 1

Thurs.-Fri., March 7-8, 2024 at 10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Ripley Center, Smithsonian

Recommended for Ages 6 to 11 / Grades 1-5

Tues., Thurs., and Fri., Apr. 9, 11, and 12, 2024 at 10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Thurs.-Fri., Apr. 25-26, 2024 at 10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Location: Ripley Center, Smithsonian

Recommended for Ages: 5 to 10 / K to Grade 5

Tues.-Wed., Apr. 23-24, 2024 at 10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Ripley Center, Smithsonian

Recommended for Ages 3 to 6 / PreK to Grade 1

Thurs., May 9, 2024 at 10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Baird Auditorium, Natural History Museum

Recommended for Ages 5 and up / Kindergarten and up

Thurs.-Fri., May 30-31, 2024 at 10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Ripley Center, Smithsonian

Recommended for Ages 4 to 8 / PreK to Grade 3