Seattle's Child Museums are for Kids 2024

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Museums are for K IDs!

What did the world look like before I was here? Who shares the earth with me? How do things work? What does art say to me? Who do I want to become?

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Hibulb cultural center & natural History preserve

SCAVENGER HUNT

Don’t miss these five exciting treasures at the Hibulb Cultural Center & Natural History Preserve Canoe

Featuring historic canoes, our canoe hall provides a sense of the importance of canoes. We also have a canoe kids can get into for pictures!

Longhouse Tours

Our traditional longhouse serves as an introduction space for school groups and tour, as well as home to our film screening, storytelling, and lecture events.

Interactive Display

Gain a richer understanding of Tulalip culture by engaging with hands on, interactive displays throughout our exhibits.

Weaving

This hands on interactive display allows you to weave a pattern as you learn about the importance of cedar.

Storytelling Wall

A variety of traditional stories are featured in our tabtab b exhibit alongside QR codes to listen along in the traditional Tulalip language, Lushootseed.

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What kids will love:

Kids can complete a scavenger hunt while going through the museum and then collect a prize at the end. On the weekends, kids can enjoy a craft, kid’s book events, or storytelling events.

MUSEUM info

Website: hibulbculturalcenter.org

What parents will love:

Parents will love the activities and events suitable for all age groups. Craft kits available for purchase as well as books and games available in our gift shop allow families to continue the learning and fun at home!

Address: 6410 23rd Ave. NE, Tulalip, WA 98271

Hours: Monday: Closed; Tuesday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 12:00-5:00 p.m.

Cost: HCC and Tulalip Tribal Members: FREE; Adult (18 yrs & over): $10.00; Senior (50+ yrs): $7.00; Student (6-17 yrs): $6.00; Military & Veterans: $6.00; Child (5yrs and under): FREE; Family: $25.00 (2 adults and up to 4 children)

Free/Discounted Museum Days: Free Admission Day every first Thursday of the month

Special Events: Monthly kid’s craft events, kid’s book events and author visits, storytelling, and more.

Summer Camps: No

After-School/Weekend Classes: Weekend kid’s craft events

Programs for Schools/Homeschoolers: hibulbculturalcenter.org/Education/FieldTrips

Family-Friendly Features: Monthly family friendly events and activities

Museum Café: No

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Kids Discovery Museum

UPCOMING EVENTS

Light Wall

Kids and adults can spend hours here creating patterns and images

Rigamajig

This space is designed to spark imagination, creativity, innovation, discovery, collaboration, and problem-solving skills through hands-on, experiential, and open-ended play.

Pixelation

This exhibit allows visitors to explore the concept of pixelation in a tactile way.

What kids will love:

KiDiMu provides a range of exhibits for all learners. Budding scientists explore the Nature Telescope, Pixelization pin wall, and Women in STEM exhibits. Creativity lovers tinker in the Creation Station, Light Wall, and Art Studio, while imaginative kids play in the Our Town and HOME exhibits.

MUSEUM info

Website: kidimu.org

What parents will love:

KiDiMu is located In the heart of downtown Winslow next to restaurants, shops, and wineries. Parents enjoy exploring the exhibits and playing on the light wall. The museum is continuously monitored to be safe and clean and there is an outdoor area for fresh air and getting the wiggles out.

Address: 301 Ravine Lane NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Hours: Summer Hours: Mon-Thu 1-5 p.m., Fri-Sun 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cost: Members FREE, Infants (under 12 months) FREE, Residents $9, Non-Residents $11, Grandparents and Seniors $8, Military $8, Museums for All $3

Free/Discounted Museum Days: Every First Friday of the month is Pay-What-You-Will

Special Events: First Friday Art Walk, Cultural Museum Pop-Ups, Sippy Cup Socials for Members, Halloween Costume Swap, The Holidays at KiDiMu, Noon-Year’s Eve, Fam Jam & KiDiMu in the Community

Summer Camps: kidimu.org/summercamps

After-School/Weekend Classes: Yes

Programs for Schools/Homeschoolers: MiniMu, Guided Walks at the Bloedel Reserve, Sing Along and Sounds, The Preschool at KiDiMu, kidimu.org

Family-Friendly Features: Birthday Parties/After-Hour Events, Field Trips, Educational Pop-Ups Museum Café: No

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KidsQuest children’s museum

UPCOMING EVENTS

KidsQuest Summer Nights

Fridays, July 12-August 16

Families can explore the Museum after-hours during KidsQuest Summer Nights! New themes, fun activities, and special guests each week! Fridays, July 12 through Aug 16.

The Super Science Station

Monday-Friday, June 17-August 28

Kids can try out fun, STEAM activities, all week long! Happening Monday through Friday, June 17–August 28, at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Arts & Otter Pops

Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays

Cool off with free icy treats and make some cool art on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays in July and August, from 2–3 p.m.

What kids will love:

Playing and exploring in every inch of the place! Hop in the cabin of a real semi-truck, climb 25 feet in the air, or work in a grocery store! Kids can paint, draw, or build before climbing into the Story Tree to engage their imaginations and develop their reading skills.

MUSEUM info

Website: KidsQuestMuseum.org

What parents will love:

Watching their children engage in independent-play or joining them in the fun! KidsQuest encourages all guests to play and explore! Create something new out of recycled materials in our Recycle Rebuild lab, play with clay in the Art Studio, or watch your tiny tot explore safely in our Tot Orchard.

Address: 1116 108th Ave. NE, Bellevue, WA 98004; Adjacent to the Bellevue Library and Ashwood Park

Hours: Open 7 days a week, 6/24/24 to 8/26/2024, from 9:30 a.m.-5 .pm. *Special events and programming occur on various days & times. Check the website for the most up to date information!

Cost: Ticket reservations are required for all visitors, including Museum members. Members: FREE; Children Under 1: FREE; Children over 1: $16; Adult Ticket: $16

Free/Discounted Museum Days: Discounted tickets and memberships available every day! Visit: bit.ly/KidsQuestAccessDiscounts for more information.

Special Events: Summer Nights, Waterfest, Mud Play Day and so much more! Check our website for the most up to date information.

Summer Camps: Yes

After-School/Weekend Classes: Yes

Programs for Schools/Homeschoolers: bit.ly/KidsQuestSchoolAgedPrograms

Family-Friendly Features: Take a reminder of the Museum home with you from the KidsQuest Museum Store. Low-sensory programming on the third Thursday of every month and low-sensory kits are available for usage on site anytime. Book a birthday party or reserve a private event with only your friends and family onsite.

Museum Café: Valet parking and food options are available at The Ashwood Café located across the street in the Belletini Building.

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The museum of flight

UPCOMING EVENTS

Aerospace Camp Experience

Open to kids in K-9th grade, Aerospace Camp Experience is a summer day camp for the budding aviator, future astronaut or STEM-curious child.

Aero Club

With engaging hands-on activities and guest speakers, Amelia’s Aero Club inspires and empowers middle school girls to become the next generation of STEM professionals.

Michael P. Anderson Memorial Aerospace Program

This program inspires curiosity and builds community among middle school students with an emphasis on involving those historically excluded from opportunities in aviation and space.

What kids will love:

Kids will love hands-on activities, meeting other kids with similar interests and learning about space and aviation from industry professionals. With programs for all ages pre-K through grade 12, kids can come back every year and experience something new. Expansive indoor space allows for fun all summer, rain or shine.

MUSEUM info

Website: museumofflight.org

What parents will love:

Parents will love seeing their kids develop a passion for space and aviation and discover STEM career opportunities. Connections provides no-cost student memberships to participants of certain programs, allowing kids unlimited access to The Museum for boundless fun and learning. Many education programs are offered at no cost or for a small fee.

Address: 9404 East Marginal Way S., Seattle, WA 98108

Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 7 days a week

Cost: $18-$26 (Kids 4 and under are FREE!)

Free/Discounted Museum Days: First Thursday of each month is free 5 p.m.-9 p.m., July 4 is free 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Blue Star Museums

Special Events: Jet Blast Bash (August 3-4)

Summer Camps: Yes; summer 2024 is full

After-School/Weekend Classes: Family Workshops

Programs for Schools/Homeschoolers: Yes; museumofflight.org/Education

Family-Friendly Features: Home Beyond Earth Exhibit, Flight Zone kid play area, Weekend Family Workshops

Museum Café: Yes

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Amelia’s

Rocky Reach Discovery Center

SCAVENGER HUNT

Don’t miss these five exciting treasures at the Rocky Reach Discovery Center

Steamboat

Captain

Steer a steamship through a treacherous stretch of the Columbia River rapids

Fish Viewing

Look a salmon — and other fish — in the eye through huge viewing windows

Fish Tales

Get your hands on fishy innards (minus the slime!)

First People

Travel back in time and learn about the First People of the Columbia.

Hydropower Know How

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Crank a turbine and use your own power to create electricity

What kids will love:

Look a live salmon in the eye; steer a steamship through the Columbia River rapids; get your hands on salmon innards; run, jump and play in shady Rocky Reach Park.

MUSEUM info

What parents will love:

Safe, go-at-your-own-pace “edu-tainment” — we make the magic of hydropower fun! Easy parking and in/out from Hwy 97A.

Website: chelanpud.org/learning-center/rocky-reach-discovery-center facebook.com/VisitRockyReach; IG @VisitRockyReach

Address: 5000 State Hwy 97A, Wenatchee, WA 98801

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Cost: FREE! A public power benefit. Rocky Reach Dam is owned by the people of Chelan County.

Free/Discounted Museum Days: Every day

Special Events: Wenatchee River Salmon Festival: Saturday, September 21, 2024 and Fall Harvest Round-up: Saturday, October 26

Summer Camps: Yes. There are still spaces remaining in our Summer Science classes! Join us for a journey into clean energy as we explore hydropower, wind power, and solar power. Campers will ignite their passion for science through hands-on experiments, activities, and challenges. Call 509-661-8437 to learn more and register.

After-School/Weekend Classes: Yes

Programs for Schools/Homeschoolers: We offer a variety of hands-on, interactive STEM educational field trips for school and homeschool groups, designed to inspire and challenge students of all ages. Students pre-K through Grade 12 can steer a sternwheeler through the Rock Island Rapids, experience energy transfer through “Hydro Know How” interactive models, journey through Columbia River Native American history, look inside and outside a salmon, travel the historical path of electricity in the Pacific Northwest, and so much more! We also offer a variety of special science presentations with science curriculum alignment on a variety of topics including Centrifugal and Centripetal Energy, Open and Closed Circuits, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Center of Gravity, PSI and Hydrostatic Pressure, External and Internal Fish Anatomy, Columbia River History, Magnetic Energy, career pathways explorations, and more. Call us to book your field trip today.

Family-Friendly Features: Four floors of free(!) hands-on fun, acres of beautifully landscaped park and playground

Museum Café: Yes. Rocky Reach Café: Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or a freshly-baked treat for purchase. Open Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Seattle Children’s Museum

SCAVENGER HUNT

Don’t miss these five exciting treasures at the Seattle Children’s Museum Free Programming Engineer, create, hypothesize, and experiment in our free daily programs, Creative Corner and Silly Science, always themed and curated around our monthly educational focus.

Discovery Dock

Our newest exhibit expansion geared towards toddlers under 18 months invites your littlest ones to explore and develop their senses with busy boards and engaging interactives.

Add to The Gallery

What will you create with mixed media, recycled materials, paintbrushes, and cardboard tools?

Display your creation in the Corner Workshop for all to admire!

Visit on a Sunny Day

Enjoy the sunshine from Seattle Center by combining stops at International Fountain and Artists at Play Playground with your next Museum playdate!

Enter an Imagination Playground

With a whole space designated to blue block building, there’s no limit to what kind of playscape you’ll create! How will you engineer your playdate?

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What kids will love:

Kids can explore cause and effect in STEAM-based exhibits, experiment and create in our Silly Science and Creative Corner free daily programs, discover seasonal and topical exhibit enhancements to make each visit unique and exciting and learn through play alongside their caregivers.

MUSEUM info

Website: seattlechildrensmuseum.org/

What parents will love:

Your admission includes reentry, allowing you to explore nearby attractions including the neighboring Artists at Play Playground and return to the Museum for more play at your convenience. We offer sensory kits, a nursing room, birthday parties, field trips, and refreshed and retouched exhibits to keep your child engaged in exploration and discovery.

Address: 305 Harrison St. - Seattle Center Armory Building, Seattle, WA 98119

Hours: Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday with Member Hour 9 a.m.-10 a.m. and increasing hours seasonally

Cost: $15 general admission, Infants under 1 are free, various discounts available

Free/Discounted Museum Days: King County Residents receive $2 off admission on Wednesdays

Special Events: Check out our website for upcoming programs and special events. Some annual events include Fall Fest, a Noon Years Eve Pajama Party, our Birthday Bash, and more.

Summer Camps: Yes

After-School/Weekend Classes: No

Programs for Schools/Homeschoolers: seattlechildrensmuseum.org/education/

Family-Friendly Features: 18,000 sq. ft. of open-ended, immersive exhibit space inviting visitors to embark on a play-based journey from mountain to sound.

Museum Café: Some snacks and beverages are sold in our Museum Store. The Armory Building has a food court located right above the Museum with plenty of family-friendly food and beverage options available.

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Burke museum of natural history and culture

MUSEUM info

Website: burkemuseum.org

Address: 4303 Memorial Way Northeast, Seattle WA 98195

Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed Monday)

Cost: $0-$22

Free/Discounted Museum Days: First Thursday of every month

Special Events: Please visit our website for the most up to date event schedule.

Summer Classes: Please visit our website for the most up to date educational opportunities.

Family-Friendly Features: Interactive exhibits, visible workrooms, birthday parties, play spaces, arts and crafts, public programs, and educational opportunities.

Museum Café: Off the Rez, Native Indigenous food made from scratch, by hand.

Children’s Museum of Skagit county

MUSEUM info

Website: SkagitChildrensMuseum.net

Address: 432 Fashion Way, Burlington, WA 98233

Hours: Check our website for current information

Cost: Infants under 12 months: Free; Children 12 months or older and adults: $9.75/person; Military/Seniors (65 years old): $8.75/ person; Museum’s For All: $3.00/person, up to 4 people (EBT, WIC, CHIP, Provider One, Apple Health, or Foster Parent cards. Proof of eligibility will be required); Field Trip Admission (Must call in advance to schedule and for details) $3 per child, adults free; Party Room Rental (Must call in advance to schedule) Starting at $150 for members/$175 non-members; Guest Passes ($9.75/person) & Family Passes ($30/family) available not for same-day use.

Special Events: Check our website for current information

Summer Camps: SkagitChildrensMuseum.net/education/camps

After-school/Weekend Classes: Check our website for current information

Family-Friendly Features: Interactive exhibits and activities for kids of all ages to learn through hands-on play. Celebrations and events throughout the year. Museum Explorers Preschool. Museum store. Memberships available.

What kids will love:

Dinosaurs, animals, microscopes, scientists at work, crafts, fossil digs, and play spaces.

What parents will love:

Exhibits, visible workrooms, public programs, behind-thescenes opportunities, educational offerings.

What kids will love:

A real tug boat, semi-truck, crane and so much more to explore in the Main Street exhibits-Café, Dental Office, Doctor’s Office, Bank, Design Studio, Grocery Store and Construction Site. Create in the Art Studio, discover the Reading Room, Toddler Farmyard, Barn, STEAM Lane, Theatre Stage, Music Studio, and Train exhibits.

What parents will love:

The exhibits are as much fun for adults as they are for children. The museum offers opportunities and resources for parents to engage with their children, learn more about the community, in an atmosphere that feels welcoming and relaxed. Exhibits are filled with components that inspire curiosity, exploration and fun!

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Hands on Children’s Museum

MUSEUM info

Website: hocm.org

Address: 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501

Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Cost: Save $1 on general admission by purchasing your ticket online. General (18 mo.-64 years): $18.95; Seniors (65+): $17.95; Military (w/valid ID): $17.95

Free/Discounted Museum Days: On the First Friday the month, 4–8pm, admission is just $1. Access Admission is available every day. $3 each (with EBT, P-EBT, CHIP, Provider One, WIC, or Apple Health card and ID), sponsored by WSECU.

Special Events: Summer Splash: June–August; Boo Bash: October; Noon Years: December 31; Ice Adventures: January; Spring Break: April

Summer Camps: hocm.org/summercamps

After-School/Weekend Classes: Check website

Family-Friendly Features: Preschool, Sensory Friendly Hour Sundays, Sensory Friendly Room Saturdays

Museum Café: Yes

Harbor History Museum

MUSEUM info

Website: harborhistorymuseum.org

Address: 4121 Harborview Dr., Gig Harbor, WA 98332

Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cost: Admission is complimentary

Free/Discounted Museum Days: Wednesday-Saturday

Special Events: I Spy Exhibit

Summer Classes: Check our website for updates.

After-school/Weekend Classes: No

Programs for Schools/Homeschoolers: harborhistorymuseum.org/programs-exhibits#/pse

Family-Friendly Features: This family-friendly exhibit is for the kid in all of us.

Museum Café: Nearby cafés and parks

What kids will love:

Over 150 exciting exhibits in 10 beautiful galleries. Half-acre outdoor play area. Year-round activities, guests, and special events. Don’t miss Summer Splash! Festival of Fun with animal encounters, visiting artist, and special activities June–August.

What parents will love:

Washington’s award-winning museum on Olympia’s waterfront. East Bay Plaza with 250’ interactive stream. Near downtown, Famer’s Market, and Percival Landing. Clean and beautiful. Fresh foods, in the Play Day Café. Featured in several Blippi videos.

What kids will love:

Kids will delight in solving the riddles to find the hidden objects in the Teeny Tiny Can You Find Me exhibit and in the Boat of Castaway Treasures. There is also a super fun toy cabinet to explore!

What parents will love:

Inspired by the much-loved I SPY books, we decided to apply the idea to our own museum collection. From tools to shoes, hats, toys, and pins, you’ll have flashback Thursday every day!

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Imagine Children’s Museum

MUSEUM info

Website: ImagineCM.org

Address: 1502 Wall St., Everett, WA 98201

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost: $22

Free/Discounted Museum Days: Free Community Access Night every third Friday of the month, 5-9 p.m. Check website for other free and discounted admission programs.

Special Events: Imagine offers special activities and events throughout the year. Check website for more details.

Summer Camps: Yes

After-School/Weekend Classes: Yes

Programs for schools/homeschoolers: imaginecm.org/field-trips/

Family-Friendly Features: Creative and interactive for a variety of ages. Clean, accessible and comfortable for all visitors, including those with special needs.

Museum Café: Yes

MOHAI

MUSEUM info

Address: 860 Terry Ave., Seattle

Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily

What kids will love:

Kids will love to imagine endless possibilities in one-of-a-kind, immersive playscapes for every age. With 18 major exhibit areas where they can climb, create, pretend and experiment, there’s something for everyone. Rain or shine, there’s always a new adventure!

Summer Extended Hours: Thursdays, July and August, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Cost: Admission is free from 5-8 pm on first Thursdays to MOHAI’s regular galleries. Admission to select special exhibits is included with regular MOHAI admission of $25 for adults, $20 for seniors (65 and above) and military (with ID); $19 for students; free for children 14 and under (when accompanied by an adult) and MOHAI members. As part of the Museums For All program, low-income families can visit for a minimal fee of $2 per person with an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card.

Family-Friendly Features: Join MOHAI as we tinker, experiment, and create our way through history. Explore in the Idea Lab in the Bezos Center for Innovation or at home using the templates and videos. Activities change every other month.

Programs for Schools/Homeschoolers: MOHAI’s wide range of handson educational programs make local history come alive for students at every grade level. Diverse offerings include on-site museum field trips and off-site Portable Museum rentals, with scholarship funding support available for those who qualify. mohai.org/education/

Museum Café: Whether you are visiting the museum or strolling around Lake Union Park, you are invited to stop in for a bite at Gourmondo at MOHAI. Situated alongside the historic ships wharf and just steps from the water, this bright and sunny spot offers unbeatable views of the park and Lake Union. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. First Thursdays of the month 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

What parents will love:

Parents will love the size (68,000 sq. ft.) of Washington’s ultimate play and learning destination. Play all day! Explore two vast floors of clean, wellmaintained exhibits and an outdoor rooftop playground. Bring lunch or buy healthy snacks and hot meals from Divy’s Grab & Go on the third floor.

What kids will love:

Create, collaborate, and explore at the Bezos Center for Innovation where young visitors can tinker and solve real-world problems in the Idea Lab and use Exploration and Innovation Packs to discover history in fun, hands-on ways.

What parents will love:

MOHAI’s big open floor plan allows kids to get their wiggles out as they explore. Hands-on interactives supplement in-depth exhibit content to entertain everyone in the family.

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Pacific Bonsai Museum

MUSEUM info

Website: pacificbonsaimuseum.org

Address: 2515 South 336th St., Federal Way, WA 98001

Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cost: Free (donations appreciated)

Free/Discounted Museum Days: Everyday

Special Events: Special exhibition especially made for kids: Small Talk: All the dirt on growing mini-but-mighty trees

Programs for Schools/Homeschoolers: pacificbonsaimuseum.org/learn/field_trips/

Family-Friendly Features: ~60 bonsai are on display year-round; children and parents alike find the tiny trees captivating and enchanting; experience the exhibits at your own pace; interpretive materials available to read about each bonsai; a clean, well cared for outdoor museum; flat, fine gravel walkways are stroller/ wheelchair accessible; with free admission for all.

Museum Café: No

Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe Museum

MUSEUM info

Website: shoalwaterbay-nsn.gov/programs/museum/

Address: 4115 State Route 105, Tokeland, WA 98590

Hours: Open Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Cost: Free

Family-Friendly Features: Shoalwater Bay Museum organizes exhibits and cultural events to engage with our culture.

Museum Café: Yes

What kids will love:

The current special exhibition, Small Talk, brings the stuff of textbooks to life, answering all the “how” and “why” questions about bonsai. Fun, animated bonsai characters greet visitors throughout the display, encouraging imaginative play, and helping make the trees relatable.

What parents will love:

Pacific Bonsai Museum offers something out-of-the-ordinary, and a new way to learn that will be interesting for the whole family. It’s STEM education with real stems! The woodsy, outdoor setting offers time away from screens to pursue nature experiences without a long drive.

What kids will love:

Kids and parents alike will enjoy our displays from archeology to modern representations of the tribe as well as our selection of books in the library. We also have a gift shop with items ranging from kids native coloring books, clothing for youth and adults and tribal gifts and art.

What parents will love:

In addition to being a museum for the tribe we are also the tribe’s library and a Timberland Regional Library Affiliate.

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SPARK Museum of electrical invention

MUSEUM info

Website: sparkmuseum.org

Address: 1312 Bay St., Bellingham, WA 98225

Hours: 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday; MegaZapper Show, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 p.m.

Cost: General Admission: $6 for children (12 and under) $10 for adults; $5 additional for MegaZapper show

Free/Discounted Museum Days: No (but library passes are available from the local library)

Special Events: Yes! Keep an eye on the website and sign up for our monthly newsletter!

Summer Camps: Yes

Programs for Schools/Homeschoolers: sparkmuseum.org/education/field-trips/

Family-Friendly Features: Hands on Interactive Science and History exhibits

Museum Café: No

washington state history museum

MUSEUM info

Website: WashingtonHistory.org

Address: 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402

Hours: Tuesday through Sunday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Extended hours until 8:00 p.m. monthly, on third Thursdays.

Cost: Adults $14, Seniors, Students, Military $11, Children 5 and under free

Free/Discounted Museum Days: Free admission from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. monthly on Third Thursdays. Free admission during the annual IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market and Northwest Native Festival (August 10, 2024). Check out our website to see the many free events held throughout the year.

Special Events: Monthly story time with interactive activity designed for children 4 to 10.

Programs for schools/homeschoolers: washingtonhistory.org/education/

Family-Friendly Features: Washington’s largest model train layout

Museum Café: Yes

What kids will love:

Older kids will love the many hands-on interactive exhibits throughout the museum as well as our docents who help make the collection come to life and leave you feeling inspired.

What parents will love:

Parents will love that this museum is designed for both kids and parents! Exhibits are meant to educate, entertain, and inspire visitors of all ages, not just the littles.

What kids will love:

Kids will love connecting with history through dozens of interactive elements in the museum. The history lab offers a family-friendly space to learn and play.

What parents will love:

Parents will love the monthly family programming and opportunities to visit the museum for free. The museum is centrally located in Tacoma’s museum district, just minutes from I-5, with on-site parking.

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Northwest Railway Museum

MUSEUM info

Website: TrainMuseum.org

Address: Railway History Campus:  9320 Stone Quarry Road, Snoqualmie, WA 98065 Historic Snoqualmie Depot:  38625 SE King Street, Snoqualmie, WA 98065

Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Cost: Free-$40, depending on event. Proud participant of Museums for All and King Co. Library System free and reduced admission programs.

Special Events: Steam Train weekends, Day Out With Thomas, Halloween Train, and Santa Train.

Programs for Schools/Homeschoolers: Fun field trip options for all learners. Visit trainmuseum.org or email  info@trainmuseum.org for details.

Family-Friendly Features: Explore train cars, locomotives, exhibits, children’s play area, and more! Ride the Rails to experience the Museum’s working historic railway.

Museum Café: No

What kids will love:

Trains! Train play tables, dress up areas, railway themed interactives, going inside a real caboose at the Train Shed Exhibit Hall. Many never want to leave!

What parents will love:

Trains! Free story times 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays, September-June. A train ride that includes a stop to view the Snoqualmie River from the top of Snoqualmie Falls; The history of how the railway changed EVERYTHING!

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