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Kids and Families

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The National Museum of Crime & Punishment is committed to offering an experience that the whole family can enjoy. While there may be some portions of the museum that you consider harsh, we have provided resources below that will help you navigate the museum as a family, and also help keep you safe long after you have completed your visit.

Top Detective Challenge: Locate the missing medallion in this scavenger hunt appropriate for all ages. Casebook comes with a souvenir pen and a prize.

Forensic Workshops: Learn how to collect fingerprints, analyze blood spatter, evaluate alibis, and more! Many different topics are available. See the schedule for upcoming workshops.

CSI Summer Camp: This 5-day camp is perfect for aspiring Crime Scene Investigators, or any kid interested in science and technology.

Kid Stops: Kid-friendly stops in the museum

Safety Tips: 25 safety tips for parents and kids from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Internet Safety Pledges: Age-appropriate pledges to reinforce internet safety

Abduction and Kidnapping: Prevention tips for parents and guardians

Sexual Exploitation: How to help prevent the sexual explotation of children. If sexual exploitation is suspected, it should be immediately reported to the CyberTipline at www.cybertipline.com or 1-800-843-5678.

Celebrate McGruff the Crime Dog: McGruff has been "taking a bite out of crime" for over 30 years!

Cherry Blossom Festival

Crimes Against Marine Life

Shark Week Coloring Activities:

Blacknose Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Sawfish
What's Wrong



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What Visitors are Saying About the Museum...

"The Crime & Punishment Museum brought our legal studies into real life. It was amazing to see the students' excitement about the history and experiences of all of the facets of crime and punishment."
-Michelle Dressel, Baltimore County Teacher of the Year

"Best museum in the world."
-Reginald Simmons, age 10

"Thank you for the most rewarding and enriching experience that my family enjoyed while visiting D.C. This museum will always be our first stop when we get the opportunity to visit again."
-The O'Donnell Dickens & Nagle Family

"The kids loved the interactive parts. Anything a kid can touch helps them learn and enjoy. I like the kid quizzes along the way."
-Mike Sanz

"[The Boyscouts] were totally enthralled with everything about the museum! It was wonderful to see them so interested in everything there."
-Jan Viol-Thomas, Assistant Scoutmaster, BSA Troop 810

 

 
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