A SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FAMILY-FRIENDLY MUSEUMS OF THE PUGET SOUND REGION AND SEATTLE'S CHILD MAGAZINE
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Burke Museum MUSEUM info Website: www.burkemuseum.org Address: 4300 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105 Hours: 10am-5pm Tuesdays-Sundays (closed Mondays); Open 10am-8pm first Thursday of the month Admission: $22 Adult; $14 Youth; FREE for kids 3 and under and Burke members Free/Discounted Museum Days: Free for all the first Thursday of the month Special Events: Virtual & in-person field trips, at-home Fossil Fun Packs, Burke Live! Virtual lessons, & more year round! Summer camps: www.burkemuseum.org/education Programs for Schools/Homeschoolers: www.burkemuseum.org/education/families-and-youth Parent & Kid-Friendly Features: Dinosaurs, animals, art, play spaces and educational activities throughout the museum Museum Cafe: Yes COVID-19: We continue to welcome and strongly recommend mask wearing at the Burke.
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The museum’s T. Rex skull and other amazing fossils! They’ll also enjoy watching scientists and artists working in the museum’s visible workrooms and labs, stepping into incredible canoes, and getting some energy out in the museum’s play space set up like a local field research campsite.
How their kids can see potential career paths in the sciences and arts in action through the visible workrooms. They’ll also love the chance to get a closer look at the cultures and wildlife that make the Pacific Northwest so special with monumental art and towering biology exhibits.
Children's Museum of Skagit County MUSEUM info Website: www.SkagitChildrensMuseum.net Address: 432 Fashion Way, Burlington, WA 98233 Hours: Check our website for current information! Admission: $7.75/person, $6.75/Military & Senior, $3.00/ Museums for All/EBT, Free for children under 12 months of age (admission prices subject to change) Free/Discounted Days: Check our website for current information! Special Events: Check our website for current information! Summer Camps: www.SkagitChildrensMuseum.net/ education/camps After school: Check our website for current information! Parent/Kid 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. COVID-19: Check our website for current information! 24
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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.
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 SC AV EN GE R HU NT
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New Wags and Whiskers Animal Hospital
Examine and care for our furry friends. Complete the exam check-list, give them a bath, take an x-ray, and return them home to the kennel.
Ballcano Get your hands wet and experience the different states of water. Play with a steam bell and launch balls into the 8-foot-tall water vortex.
Megan D Schooner Captain an authentic schooner, climb a 6-foot rope ladder, play in the crow’s nest, navigate the ship’s ladder and rickety bridge to explore the hull.
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150 interactive exhibits including Wags and Whiskers Animal Hospital, Two-story climber and Stream Slide, Ballcano, Water Table, Art Studio, and Snug Harbor. Plus, half-acre Outdoor Discovery Center, with Lighthouse Lookout, Trike Loop, Megan D Schooner, and Climbing Boulder. Summer long Summer Splash! event features themed adventures, special guests, and activities.
Washington’s award-winning museum on Olympia’s waterfront adjacent to WET Science Center and Plaza with 250’ interactive stream. Near downtown, Farmer’s Market, and Percival Landing. Clean and beautiful facility with fresh foods, in the Play Day Café. Voted “Best Family Fun Destination” by King 5 Evening Magazine.
MUSEUM info Airways Maze Send scarves and yarn balls through a 25-foot Airways Maze and try to catch them! Change the airflow direction and watch how the pathway changes.
Website: www.hocm.org Address: 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501 Hours: Monday to Friday: 9 am - 5 pm; Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm Admission: General Admission (18 mo - 64 yrs) $15.95, Seniors (65+) $14.95 Military/First Responder/Foster Family (with valid ID) $14.95, FREE for members Free/Discounted Museum Days: EBT Cardholders: First 2 guests free/each add. $2 Special Events: Summer Slash! (June-Aug), Boo Bash (Oct), Noon Year’s (Dec 31), Ice Adventures (Jan), Spring Break Weeks (Mar-April)
Art Studio
Follow suggested seasonal activities or choose from a huge assortment of new e and recycled art supplies to creat one-of-a-kind works of art.
Summer Camps: https://bit.ly/3AmxP3J Weekend/After School: https://bit.ly/3xT3Jqt Museum Cafe: https://bit.ly/3p3QfEk, Daily 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Family-Friendly Features: Preschool, Sensory Friendly Hour (Sundays), Birthday Parties, Private Events
COVID-19: https://bit.ly/32JFqfi
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Longhouse
Traditionally, longhouses were homes made from cedar planks that were used for gatherings and communal living. Today, Tulalip Tribes has one central longhouse that is still used for ceremonies.
Point Elliott Treaty
The Point Elliott Treaty of 1855 is a living document that protects the rights and culture of the Tulalip Tribes. The signing of the Treaty is one of the most pivotal points in Tulalip history.
Dentalium shells Dentalium shells were used as currency and regalia. Mostly used for trade, these small, tubular mollusks were symbols of wealth and were commonly incorporated in traditional wear.
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Stories are given as gifts to make one more knowledgeable. Young people can immerse themselves in the stories, music, canoes, cedar and salmon interactive exhibits of the Tulalip people’s past and present at the cultural center.
Our senior curator described the cultural center as the intellectual and cultural soul of the Tulalip people. The center incorporates history, language, science and art in the hands-on activities for a unique, enjoyable learning experience.
MUSEUM info Website: www.hibulbculturalcenter.org
Teaching pole Teaching poles were carvings that represented stories and the morals behind them. In the winter months, grandparents would tell stories to children in the longhouse.
Address: Hibulb Cultural Center and Natural History Preserve, 6410 23rd AVE NE Tulalip, WA 98271, 360-716-2600 Hours: Monday: Closed, Tuesday–Friday 10am–5pm, Saturday–Sunday noon–5pm Free the 1st Thursday of each month, open 10am–5pm on those days Admission: Adult (18 and over): $10, Senior (50+): $7, Student (6-17): $6, Military & Veterans: $6, Child (5 and under): FREE, Family: $25 (2 adults and up to 4 children) Special Events for Families: Yes Summer Day Camps/Classes: Tour programs offered Afterschool/Weekend Classes: Yes
Stone net weights Stone net weights were used to weigh down nets for beach seining and fishing. These weights helped the net sink down to catch fish, or to anchor nets in place.
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Programs for Schools/Homeschoolers: Yes Family-friendly features: Interactive exhibits, hands-on activity options
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Nature Microscope Zoom in and out as you investigate the natural world under our microEYE microscope.
Nano
Imagine and discover a world you can’t see in our Nano exhibit! Explore progressively smaller magnetic materials and work together to build a giant model of a carbon nanotube.
Art Studio Visit our Art Studio to reflect, appreciate, and create art. Our studio is a creative outlet to try different mediums and celebrate that art is special, worldly, and a part of who we are.
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KiDiMu’s hand-on exhibits invite children to learn through play. Build and problem-solve with our Rigamajig. Junior astronauts will blast off into outer space in our Mission to the Moon exhibit. Veterinarians-in-training will love taking care of the animals in our Ready, Vet, Go clinic. Our daily art and science activities engage early learners to imagine, discover, and grow.
Just steps from the ferry, Kids Discovery Museum is in the heart of downtown Bainbridge Island. Our two-story, LEEDcertified building is surrounded by parks, restaurants, shops, and rocky beaches. Engage in play! Make patterns on our light wall and construct towers with blue blocks. You will have as much fun as your little ones!
MUSEUM info Ready, Vet, Go
Website: www.kidimu.org
Tend to your cat, dog, or rabbit in our new Ready, Vet, Go exhibit. Grab your stethoscope as and clipboard and begin an exam a veterinarian-in-training!
Hours: Summer hours: Monday - Thursday 1pm - 5pm, Friday - Sunday 9am - 4pm. Fall hours: Monday and Friday 1pm - 5pm, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday 9am - 4pm. Please check our website for current hours!
Address: 301 Ravine Lane NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Cost: Single admission: $9, Members and children under 1: FREE, Museums for All: $3 Free/Discounted Museum Days: Join us on for First Friday Art Walk! Free from 3pm - 7pm, and check our website for free and discounted days offered throughout the year!
Light Wall What patterns can you create or words can you spell on our giant light wall? Leave your masterpiece for all to enjoy!
Special Events: Webb Telescope First Images on Saturday, August 6th from 12pm - 4pm FREE, Halloween Party on the Plaza (Oct 31), Holidays at KiDiMu featuring gingerbread house workshops and sock skating (Dec), Noon Year’s Eve (Dec 31st)
Summer Day Camp: www.kidimu.org/camp Weekend/After-School: Daily pop-up art or science activity Family-Friendly Features: Preschool, Camps & Workshops, Birthday Parties, After-Hours Events
COVID-19: Hand washing required upon entry, masks are optional.
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Playing, exploring, & learning in every inch of the place! Kids can hop aboard a real truck, climb 25 feet in the air, or help out in a grocery store! They can paint, draw, or collage, before heading up to the Story Tree to engage their imaginations.
Watching their children engage in thought-provoking, independentplay or joining them in the fun! KidsQuest encourages all guests to keep on playing and exploring! Create something new out of recycled materials in our Recycle Rebuild room, or watch your tiny tot explore safely in our Tot Orchard.
MUSEUM info Website: www.kidsquestmuseum.org Address: 1116 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 Adjacent to the Bellevue Library and Ashwood Park
Hours: With extended hours this summer, check our website for more details! Cost: Members: FREE, Children Under 1: FREE, Children over 1: $11, Adult Timed Ticket: $11 Free/Discounted Museum Days: Discounts are available everyday! Museums For All: $3, Military/First Responder: FREE (5/28–9/6), Microsoft Prime: $5.50 Special Events: KidsQuest Summer Nights, Camptivities, and more! www.kidsquestmuseum.org/programs/special_events_for_all_ages/
Pre-School Classes: www.kidsquestmuseum.org/programs/preschool/ After-School/Weekend Classes: www.kidsquestmuseum.org/programs/school-age-programs-2/
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KidsQuest BEES & Worms
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Family-Friendly Features: Take a piece of the museum home with you from the Museum Store. Low-sensory programming each month and low-sensory kits available for usage on site anytime. Book a birthday party or experience a private event with only your friends and family onsite.
Covid-19: Check our website for updates www.kidsquestmuseum.org
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MOHAI MUSEUM info Address: 860 Terry Ave, Seattle, WA 98109 Hours: 10am-5pm daily Summer Extended Hours: Thursdays, July and August, 10am–8pm. Cost: Admission is free from 5-8 pm on first Thursdays to MOHAI’s regular galleries. Admission is $22 for adults: $18 for seniors (65 and above); $17 for students and military (with ID); free for children 14 and under (when accompanied by an adult) and MOHAI members. Special Events for Families: Point of View: Lake Union Photo Scavenger Hunt. It’s about the framing in this all-ages scavenger hunt of Lake Union Park! Complete this digital hunt anytime during the month of August or join us for an in-person facilitated experience with MOHAI educators on August 4 and 13. Details at MOHAI.org/calendar Special Ongoing Programs for Families: 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 regularly. Programs for Schools/Homeschoolers: Details at http://mohai.org/education/
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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.
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.
Gourmondo at MOHAI 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. Members save 10%
Museum of glass
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Website: www.museumofglass.org Address: 1801 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA 98402 Hours: Wednesday–Sunday, 10am–5pm Admission: $18 - Adults; $16 - Seniors (62+)/College Students/Military (with ID); $10 - Children (6-18); Free – Children (under 6); Free - Museum Members; $1/person; $2/family - EBT Cardholders Free/Discounted Museum Days: Third Thursday of the month: free admission from 5-8pm. Field Trip Fridays: On Fridays from July 15–September 30, MOG provides 100 free admission tickets to small family groups for a self-guided experience. Families are provided a discussion guide to prompt meaningful conversations around selected artworks. Registration is required. Family Day: The second Saturday of each month, from 1–4pm, visitors of all ages are invited to make their own art, guided by a MOG Educator. Kids Design Glass: Watch as MOG’s Hot Shop Team brings a child’s drawing to life. One entry is selected to be interpreted into glass monthly. Museum Cafe: Yes COVID-19: Museum of Glass follows state and county guidelines related to Covid-19.
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The Hot Shop at Museum of Glass is an active glassblowing studio! Watching hot molten glass turn into forms is mesmerizing and appeals to kids natural sense of wonder. Leaving the Hot Shop, families can check out glass forms designed by children in MOG’s Kids Design Glass installation.
Located in downtown Tacoma, Museum of Glass is a makerspace, celebrating glass art with live glassblowing, gallery exhibitions, and hands-on art projects. The combination of activities makes for a great family day trip.
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northwest railway museum MUSEUM info Website: TrainMuseum.org Address: 38625 SE King Street, Snoqualmie, WA 98065 Hours: 10am–5pm Admission: $0–$30 (Depends on event) Free/Discounted Museum Days: Toddler Train Storytimes offered during the school year. Special Events: Steam Train Rides, Day Out With Thomas, Halloween Train, Santa Train Camps, classes, virtual experiences: Visit TrainMuseum.org for details Parent & Kid-Friendly Features: Trains of all sizes — Real & Models; Train Rides, Historic Snoqualmie Depot, Bookstore, Train Shed Exhibit Hall COVID-19: Masking is currently optional, but will follow county, state & federal guidelines if things change. Please, Check website for current information.
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Trains! Train ride, model trains, Snoqualmie depot has a climbaboard train car. Go inside a real caboose at the Train Shed exhibit hall.
Trains! 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!
Pacific Bonsai Museum
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Website: www.pacificbonsaimuseum.org Address: 2515 S. 336th Street, Federal Way, WA 98001 Hours: 10am–4pm, Tuesday–Sunday (closed Mondays) Admission: Suggested donation of $12 per adult Free Days: Admission-by-donation every day Special Events: In typical years, BonsaiFest! (spring) and A Bonsai Solstice (winter) with kid-centered programming. Summer day camps: Virtual Field Trips (see www.pacificbonsaimuseum.org/learn/field_trips) Afterschool/Weekend Classes: https://pacificbonsaimuseum.org/learn/6954-2/ Programs for Schools/Homeschoolers: https:// pacificbonsaimuseum.org/learn/field_trips/ Parent/Kid 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. Museum Cafe: No
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Seeing an amazing variety of beautiful, tiny trees living outdoors year-round. Kids can see and “Be the Bonsai” by looking at the shape of a tree and mimicking its form with their posture and limbs.
Bonsai are displayed as artworks inside of a forest of bigger trees, which sets up a magical experience of nature. The Museum is a safe space to be outdoors, breathe fresh air, and appreciate living art. Free Virtual Field Trips include lesson plans and activity sheets for art, STEM, and social studies curricula.
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Seattle Art museum MUSEUM info Seattle Art Museum: 1300 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101 Olympic Sculpture Park: 2901 Western Ave., Seattle WA 98121 Website: www.visitsam.org Hours: Wed-Sun 10am–5pm Cost: Kids 14 and under are always free! Teens (15-18) and Students General Admission: $12.99 if purchased in advance. SAM Members are always free! Free/Discount Museum Days: The first Thursday of every month, admission to the Seattle Art Museum is free. Olympic Sculpture Park is always free to visit.
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Special Events for Families/Kids: Summer at SAM is a series of family-friendly events, featuring music, food and art | Thursday and Saturday at the Olympic Sculpture Park from July 14 - Aug 20. For other family activities visit: www. seattleartmuseum.org/programs-and-learning/families
Children’s imaginations soar at SAM! The Knudsen Family Room is a space for kids to rest and play, and the SAM Store is filled with art-centric toys, books and games.
Children 14 and under are free at SAM! With family spaces for children to play there are endless ways to spark your child’s inner artist.
Parent & Kid-Friendly Features: Olympic Sculpture Park is the perfect summer picnic place with lots of grass, beautiful waterfront views and sculptures. Museum Cafe: Yes
Whatcom Museum
Family Interactive Gallery (FIG) MUSEUM info Website: www.whatcommuseum.org Address: 250 Flora Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 Hours: Thursday–Saturday, 10am–5pm, Sunday, noon–5pm Admission: $10 general, $8 youth (6-17)/student/ senior/military, $5 child (2-5), under 2 free Free/Discounted Museum Days: $5 FIG-only visits Thursday-Saturday, 10am-Noon Special Events for Families/Kids: FIG Studio art activities, Thursday story time, STEAM Saturdays, Saturdays with the Symphony Sumer Day Camps/Classes: www.whatcommuseum. org/learn/camps/ Afterschool/Weekend Classes: Check our web calendar at www.whatcommuseum.org/calendar/ Programs for Schools/Homeschoolers: www.whatcommuseum.org/learn/school-tours-and-workshops/ Museum Café: Yes Parent & Kid-Friendly Features: Learn through play activity stations and art studio meant for adult-child interaction inside the FIG. Admission includes art and history galleries in this 2-building campus, offering kid-friendly interactives.
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Activity stations include a climbable fire lookout, building zone, farm-to-table area, costumes, interactive sensory light activities, art studio, toddler area, and music area. STEAM Saturday science experiments are a favorite!
The FIG is designed for adults and children to have fun together. By offering self-directed exploration, the FIG provides educational opportunities in many critical areas, including science, technology, art, innovation, problem-solving, and social experiences.
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