6 immersive exhibits for families in and around Washington, DC

The Dr. Seuss Experience is a sensory spectacle that takes each guest on an awe-inspiring journey through nine different Dr. Seuss books, allowing each visitor a chance to step into the pages of each of the books and interact with its iconic characters!
Where: 7852U Tysons Corner Center, Tysons, VA 22102
When: Open Wednesday through Sunday, sessions available every half hour
Duration: Around 60 minutes
Admission: General Admission Adult (13+) $34.00, General Admission Child (1-12) for $29.00, additional add-on options available. Free entry for infants under the age of 12 months.

Van Gogh Exhibition: The Immersive Experience: Have you ever dreamt of stepping into a painting? Take an educational and awe-inspiring journey into the incomparable universe of Van Gogh. Explore his life and work as never before through cutting-edge 360-degree digital projections, a one-of-a-kind VR experience, and a uniquely atmospheric light and sound show. Make your own paintings and have them projected on the walls in an experience loved by grown ups and kids alike!
Where: 524 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
When: Open every day apart from Tuesday, with time slots available every half hour
Duration: The visit will take around 60 to 75 minutes
Admission: Adult ticket $44.90, Child ticket $26.90, Family Bundle (4+ tickets, max. 2 adults) $28.90, additional VIP experiences available. Free entry for children under 4 years old.

Dinos Alive: The Immersive Experience: Prepare to be transported back in time for an adventure of a lifetime where you’ll meet over 80 animated life sized recreations of some of the largest land animals to have ever set foot on our planet. Check out the “Budding Experts” experience, where you can tap into your inner paleontologists, color dinosaur species and watch their creations come to life on screen! 
Where: 524 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
When: Open Wednesday through Sunday, sessions available every half hour
Duration: The visit will take approx. 45–75 minutes
Admission: General Admission $25.40, VIP Admission (VR Experience included) $35.90, Family Bundle (4+ tickets, max. 2 adults) $21.60, additional add-on Kid Dinos Costumes available. Kids 3 and younger enter for free.

Jurassic Encounter: Join for an outdoor Dinosaur Walk-Thru Adventure! It’s a perfect outing for ALL Dino Enthusiasts – Young and Old! with over 45+ life-size animatronics and static dinosaurs. Meet our large and in charge T-Rex, our mighty Triceratops and her young, plus dozens of other species!
Where: 7700 Bull Run Dr, Centreville, VA 20121
When: May 4-14
Duration: The Pace of the JURASSIC ENCOUNTER Experience is up to you! Guests can spend an hour to all day! The suggested time is an hour to and hour and a half.
Admission: Weekday single admission ticket $15 and 4 admission ticket bundle $49.99.

Candytopia: Virginia’s most delicious museum, made up of your favorite treats! If you’ve ever dreamed of nibbling your way through Candyland or scoring a Golden Ticket, you’ve come to the right place. Explore the sprawling sanctuary of confectionary bliss, with over a dozen carefully curated and crafted rooms and enviornments.
Where: 7871 Tysons Corner Center, Tysons, VA 22101
When: Through the end of May
Duration: About 60 minutes
Admission: Adult $30, Kids 4-12 $23 and kids under age 3 free.

PIXELBLOOM: Timeless Butterflies at ARTECHOUSE: You are invited to step into a virtual world of cherry blossoms, discovering the ephemeral beauty of butterflies and thrilling exuberance of nature. A kaleidoscope of butterflies are awoken from their winter slumber and pixels burst into full bloom all in celebration of the coming of spring. Leveraging custom technologies, ARTECHOUSE Studio reimagines the potential of nature, both digital and organic in design, expanding on the world of PIXELBLOOM to create a one-of-a-kind family-friendly journey.
Where: 1238 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024
When: Through June 11
Duration: The experience is up to you! Guests can spend an hour to all day.
Admission: General admission $25, children ages 4-15 $17, Children under 4 Free, Students & Seniors (65+) $20, Military & First Responders $20 and Weekday Family Pack $75 for 2 adults, 2 children.