Whether you’re a city dweller or visiting the nation’s capital, finding a place to comfortably breastfeed can be daunting. If you can plan ahead, there are nursing friendly locations along the national mall, throughout downtown, as well as at some other popular tourist locations.

Museums

1. Smithsonian Museum of American History

The lactation room is located on level 2, though you are welcome to nurse anywhere you feel most comfortable.

2. Smithsonian Museum of Natural History 

The lactation room is located on level 2, though you are welcome to nurse anywhere you feel most comfortable.

3. Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian

The semi-private lactation space and pumping area is located on level 4.

4. Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

The newly renovated Air and Space Museum has a family care suite on the “launch pad” level. 

5. The National Museum of Women in the Arts

There is a dedicated nursing lounge on the fourth floor.

6. The Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture

There is a dedicated nursing room on the third floor near the women’s restroom. 

7. The National Archives Museum

The National Archives are nursing friendly although there are no designated nursing areas. You are welcome to nurse anywhere you feel comfortable. Feel free to ask the welcome center, security or a staff member if you need help locating a private space.

8. Museum of the Bible

The lactation suite is located on the first floor near the main restrooms.

9. Holocaust Memorial Museum

You are welcome to nurse anywhere you feel comfortable. If you are interested in a semi-private room, the nursing area is located in the first-aid healthcare unit. Please see a staff member for access.

10. The International Spy Museum

 You are welcome to nurse anywhere you feel comfortable, although there is no designated lactation room. If you are interested in a private location, you can ask a staff member.

11. National Postal Museum

The Mamava Lactation Pod is located in the lower level Franklin Foyer.

Entertainment Venues

1. The Kennedy Center 

The dedicated lactation space is located on Level A South. Ask a staff member at the Security Desk on Level A for key card access to the private space. Labeled “The Mother’s Room” on their map. 

2. Nationals Ballpark

The Lansinoh nursing lounge in located off the first baseline, next to Section 223. In addition to the comfortable chairs and diaper-changing area, this lounge also has TV’s and a play space for toddlers.

3. Capital One Arena

There are mamava pods located throughout the arena (2nd Floor; 4th Floor near the Team Store) and parents may use the conference room on Club Level One as a private nursing room.

4. Audi Field

You are welcome to nurse anywhere you feel comfortable. You can also find the Mamava Nursing Pod inside Gate A near Stroller Check-in.

5. Walter E. Washington Convention Center

There are Mamava Pods located near Room 140A and 103B.

Frequently Visited Attractions/Areas

1. Smithsonian Zoological Park

The private Mamava lactation space is located inside the Think Tank, though you are welcome to pump or nurse wherever you feel comfortable within the Zoo. The lactation space has electrical outlets and a bench for seating. If you need a diaper-changing space or running water, these can be found at nearby restrooms.

2. Arlington National Cemetery

There are three nursing locations: In the welcome center; in the trailers across from the Administration Building and at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. You can also find diaper changing space at these locations.

3. US Botanical Garden

You are welcome to nurse anywhere you feel comfortable, although there is no designated lactation room.

4. The White House

The private lactation suite is located in the East Wing.

5. The US Capitol Building

Throughout the complex, nursing and pumping parents may be able to use one of the many health units that are staffed with nurses. Additionally, there is a lactation suite at the visitor center near the restaurant. Visitors can also check with the member’s offices.

6. Library of Congress

The nursing space is located in the northwest (green) corridor on the third floor of the Madison building (LM 312).

7. Folger Shakespeare Library

You are welcome to inquire about a private lactation space at the Visitor Experience Desk located in the lobby.

8. DC Public Libraries

There is a private nursing space located at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. Please ask the reception desk on the 2nd floor in the children’s department for access. Staff are encouraged to help parents reserve a study or conference room, pending availability, at libraries that do not have dedicated lactation spaces. You may also feel free to nurse wherever you feel comfortable.

Transportation Hubs

1. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

There are 6 dedicated nursing spaces at DCA. These spaces include a rocking chair, outlets, and a diaper changing area. You can find locations at Terminal 1 pre-security near the TSA checkpoint and post-security near Reservoir Restaurant. You can find locations at Terminal 2 between Gates B10-B22; Gates C23-C34; Gates E46-E59; Gates D35-D45; Gates C23-C34.

2. Dulles International Airport (IAD)

There are 8 dedicated nursing spaces at IAD. For access, stop by an information desk or call Airport Operations at 703-572-2730. You can find locations pre-security at: Arrivals Level, Baggage Claim, next to the restrooms across from Baggage Claims 2, 6, 11 and 14. You can find locations post-security at: Gate A20; Gate B70 (with a private restroom); Gate C 11 (with a sink) Gate D1.

3. Union Station

There is a Mamava lactation suite available in the East Concourse near the women’s restrooms and vending machines.

If you are still in search of your nearest lactation space. Feel free to download and Mamava App to help locate and unlock pods in the DC Metro Area.