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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KIDs! 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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Explore a museum with your kid this summer!
Bellevue arts Museum SCAVENGER HUNT Don’t miss these five exciting treasures at Bellevue Arts Museum CHECK THEM OFF AS YOU FIND EACH ONE!
La Catrina This elegantly dressed skeleton is a popular icon for Mexico’s Day of the Dead celebrations. See her in José Guadalupe Posada and the Mexican Penny Press through August 19!
“Chroma Motion” This colorful plywood sculpture by Andy Arkley is hard to miss! Find it on the Museum’s first floor. What shapes and colors can you find?
Summer fun This highly unusual beach ball makes up part of a sculpture called Chance by famous New York artist Alex Katz. What do you love about summer?
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Hands-on activities! Imagination Stations located throughout the museum feature fun craft activities based on current BAM exhibitions. And with two to three rotating exhibitions on view at any one time, there’s always something new to see, explore and be inspired by.
BAM is the perfect size to explore with kids. Big enough that it’s still an adventure, but not so large that you’ll feel like you need to rush to see everything. Plus free parking and lots of kid-friendly restaurants nearby.
MUSEUM info Website: www.bellevuearts.org
Sculpture garden Did you know that BAM has an outdoor sculpture garden? Head up the stairs to find this unusual view of surrounding downtown Bellevue.
Address: 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 Hours: Wednesday-Sunday: 11 am to 5 pm, Free First Friday: 11 am to 8 pm Admission: Discount & Adult: $12–$15, Family: $35, Members and kids under age 6: Free
Free/Discounted Museum Days: Free First Fridays & Student Wednesdays Special Events for Families/Kids: Three annual Family Days Summer Day Camps/Classes: www.visitbam.org/summer-camps-2018 Afterschool Weekend Classes: www.visitbam.org/kids-family-events
Sequin art This sculpture by Richard Barlow is made up of more than 22,000 sequins! See it alongside the artist’s solo exhibition Manifest through September 23.
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Program for Schools/Homeschoolers: www.visitbam.org/school-tours Parent & Kid-Friendly Features: Imagination Stations
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Children's Museum of Skagit County SCAVENGER HUNT Don’t miss these five exciting treasures at the Children’s Museum of Skagit County CHECK THEM OFF AS YOU FIND EACH ONE!
3D topo map You’ll find these colors and curved lines in our River Exhibit area, but they don’t always look the same… they change with the terrain!
Boat porthole
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With 11,000 square feet of space full of hands-on exhibits, kids will love the chance to explore science, technology, engineering, art and math concepts! From the 3-D topographical map and Mighty Skagit River exhibit to the crane, the boat, the stage, the art studio and the new pop-up planetarium, it’s easy to spend the day learning through play. Kids also love the climbing structure, imagination blocks and giant checkers!
Parents will love that the museum’s 11,000 square feet of exhibits are as much fun for adults as they are for kids! Sure, the Children’s Museum is geared toward kids and learning through play, but that’s not to say that grown-up kids can’t have fun too! Get in touch with your inner thespian, build a fort, let your kids lead the play and have a great time.
When you’re cruising the high seas, you’ll peer out of these to see distant lands and sea creatures.
Crane controls Lifting, placing, loading, moving: This piece of megaequipment can help you through your next construction project.
MUSEUM info Website: www.SkagitChildrensMuseum.net
Imagination blocks
Address: Inside the Cascade Mall, 550 Cascade Mall Dr., Burlington, WA 98233 Hours: Sun noon-5pm, Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Toddler Tuesday 8:30 am-10 am
It’s a fort! It’s a bridge! It’s a race-car track! It’s whatever you want it to be! Use these to build your own creation in our large play area.
Cost: $6.25/person, $5.75/Military & Senior, Free for children under 12 months of age Free/Discounted Days: Community Free Day, 2nd Tuesday of the month PHOTO O F WAT ER FE AT URE : JE N BOWMA N
Special Events for Families: Full STEAM Ahead, Summer family nights, Planetarium shows, movie nights, Winter Wonderland. See our website!
Summer Day Camps/Classes: See our website!
Truck lights & switches
Programs for Schools/Homeschoolers: Field trips welcome! Family-Friendly Features: 11,000 square feet of exhibit space for kids of all
Compression brakes, check! Hydraulics, check! Turn signals, check! Hop in and get your Bull Dog on the Big R, Lay the Hammer Down and look out for Bear!
ages to learn through hands-on play
More info: www.VisitSkagitValley.com
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hands on children's museum SCAVENGER HUNT Don’t miss these five exciting features at Hands On Children’s Museum CHECK THEM OFF AS YOU FIND EACH ONE!
Undersea Crawl Explore an “underwater” view of the cargo ship and check out sea life up close. Can you spot the giant octopus and friendly harbor seal?
MakeSpace Tinker in the Makers studio where kids can use real tools to engineer and create! New activities every week.
Mud Kitchen Measure, scoop and mix in our new outdoor kitchen, complete with real water pump and mud-pie-making supplies. Roll up your sleeves and dig into a mud pie!
Water Wall Visit the Children’s Garden and experiment with water play! Pour and watch water flow through tubes, funnels and toys. Design your own pathway!
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150 interactive exhibits including Art Studio & MakeSpace, two-story Climber and Stream Slide, Ballcano, Emergency! and more. In addition to the unique Outdoor Discovery Center, explore the Lighthouse Lookout, outdoor tinkering stations, and water play inside and out. Summer-long Summer Splash! event features themed adventures, performers, special guests and activities. Don’t miss Noon Year’s, Boo Bash, and Spring Break Weeks!
Washington’s award-winning museum on Olympia’s waterfront adjacent to WET Science Center and Plaza with a 250' interactive stream. Near downtown, Farmer’s Market and Percival Landing. Clean and beautiful facility with local, fresh foods in Café. First place winner of King 5’s Best of Western Washington for Kid-Friendly Fun!
MUSEUM info Website: www.hocm.org Address: 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501 Hours: Mon-Sat: 10 am to 5 pm, Sun: 11 am to 5 pm Cost: General admission (ages 2–64): $13.95, Seniors (65+): $11.95, Military/First responder/Foster (with valid ID): $11.95, Free for members
Free/Discounted Museum Days: First Friday Nights 5 to 9 pm Visit www.hocm.org for more!
Special Events for Families/Kids: Summer Splash! (June–Aug), Boo Bash (Oct), Noon Year’s (Dec. 31)
Eagle’s Nest
Summer Day Camps/Classes: Yes! www.hocm.org/summercamp
Climb to the second level and explore the life-sized eagle’s nest 70 feet in the air! Spot the giant eagle and come swirling down the stream slide.
Afterschool/Weekend Classes: Yes! www.hocm.org/special-guests-activities/ Programs for Schools/Homeschoolers: Yes! www.hocm.org/field-trips/ Museum Café: Yes! www.hocm.org/cafe/ Parent & Kid-Friendly Features: Preschool, Birthday Parties, Private Events, Adult Event Series
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Henry art Gallery SCAVENGER HUNT Don’t miss these five exciting treasures at Henry Art Gallery CHECK THEM OFF AS YOU FIND EACH ONE!
Skyspace
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This Skyspace is by James Turrell and is called Light Reign. You can see, feel, smell and hear the sky from inside! Take your time here and enjoy!
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A 2017 Arty Party participant interacts with a sample of a textured painting by artist Summer Wheat.
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Carved quote
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Kids will love exploring the unusual spaces and shapes of the museum and how art can be immersive and often interactive! Their imaginations will run wild as they are encouraged to sketch in the galleries and discover completely new ways of thinking about what art is and can be!
Parents will love the friendly staff who can answer questions about the art or point out the best places to snack or take a break with their kids. They’ll love unpacking big ideas alongside their kids and will discover multigenerational programs that can further the creative interests of the whole family!
In our upstairs galleries, you’ll find several quotes carved into the walls of our original 1927 building. Find one. What does it say? What does it mean to you?
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“Composition for 52 Keys”
How many different songs can one piano play? Find this piece near the entrance of the museum and immerse yourself in its seemingly magical music!
MUSEUM info Website: www.henryart.org
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“in beauty it is restored”
Address: Henry Art Gallery, University of Washington, 15th Ave NE & NE 41st St., Seattle, WA 98195
Search the museum for the soft glow of this neon artwork. Spend some time watching it light up, then go dark. What does it make you think about?
Hours: Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun: 11 am to 4 pm, Thurs: 11 am to 9 pm, Mon, Tues: Closed. The Henry is closed on Independence Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Admission: FREE for Henry members, UW students, faculty and staff, students, and children, $10 General Admission, $6 Seniors (62+) Discounted or Free Days: Museum entrance is free to everyone on Sundays. We are also free every First Thursday.
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“Racquel Leaned Back”
Family events: Held on select Sundays throughout the year, ArtVentures encourage families to play, learn and create alongside artists and creative facilitators.
This artwork is a collage made up of many small pieces that combine to make one complete picture. How many different patterns can you find in this one collage?
Café: City Grind at the Henry is open Tues-Fri from 9 am to 4 pm and 11 am to 2 pm on the weekends. We serve coffee, sandwiches, salads, pastries and cookies.
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hilbulb cultural center and natural history preserve SCAVENGER HUNT Don’t miss these five exciting treasures at Hilbulb Cultural Center CHECK THEM OFF AS YOU FIND EACH ONE!
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.
Helmet This helmet belonged to a tribal member who served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He had 600 hours of flying as a helicopter pilot.
Dentalium shells
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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
Teaching pole
Website: www.hibulbculturalcenter.org
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 10 am-5 pm, Saturday-Sunday noon-5 pm. Free the 1st Thursday of each month, open until 8pm
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
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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Summer Day Camps/Classes: Summer Tour programs offered. Afterschool/Weekend Classes: Yes Programs for Schools/Homeschoolers: Yes Museum Café: No Family-friendly features: Interactive exhibits, hands on activity options.
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Kids Discovery Museum SCAVENGER HUNT Don’t miss these five exciting treasures at Kids Discovery Museum (KiDiMu) CHECK THEM OFF AS YOU FIND EACH ONE!
Outdoor Climbing Wall Get ready for high adventure! Rain or shine, young explorers will have fun practicing motor skills and getting their wiggles out, as they conquer the Olympic Mountains range in KiDiMu’s outdoor space.
Giant Teeth
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Young explorers will be thrilled to have grown-ups follow their lead at this museum of a “please touch” variety, with adventures awaiting them at every corner. They will feel inspired sailing imaginary seas aboard the Pirate Tree House, making friends in Our Town or experimenting with physics and… golf balls!
Grown-ups will be thrilled to enjoy a carefree family adventure. Thanks to the museum’s layout, they will have no trouble keeping track of their explorers or keeping them engaged. With KiDiMu located in beautiful downtown Bainbridge, a short walk away from the ferry terminal, families can make a day of it!
Smile! Practice oral hygiene with an oversized toothbrush, play doctor to get ready for your next checkup and discover other anatomy secrets in KiDiMu’s medical center.
Light Wall (aka Giant “Lite-Brite”) Get in touch with your creativity and make an original design! Everybody’s favorite; toddlers are mesmerized, practicing color recognition, and parents have a blast getting transported back into childhood.
MUSEUM info Website: www.kidimu.org Address: 301 Ravine Lane NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
DISCOVERY Videomicroscope
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm; Sunday, noon to 4 pm
Bring some serious science fun into focus and get ready for “WOW” moments! From bugs to the back of your palm, explore fascinating macro mysteries at your fingertips.
Admission: (Per Person) $8 General Admission; $7 Seniors/Grandparents & Military; FREE Members, Infants under 12 Months, Gold Star Families; Active Duty Military Families - Memorial Day through Labor Day
Free Days: FREE First Thursday of Each Month, KiDiMu Play Day & Walk (June), Smithsonian Museum Day Live (with free ticket; September) Special Events for Families/Kids: Weekly programs and events for families, including: KiDiMu Play Day & Walk (first Saturday in June); Noon Year’s Eve (December 31); Sensory Sundays (autism & SPD support; fourth Sundays of the month; no program in May or December); KiDiMu in the Community (volunteering events for families with young children; spring, fall & winter)
Rocket Ship Collage Get inspired to dream big as you spot this masterpiece created by artist Max Grover with KiDiMu kids. Be sure to explore more original art displayed throughout the museum!
KiDiMu Summer Camps: Half-Day Camps for Ages 3 /2 to 6, July & August 1
Programs for Schools/Homeschoolers: School Field Trips; Weekly Programs open to all families, including homeschoolers.
Museum Café: No (Snacks available for sale) Gift Store: Yes
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kidsquest children's museum SCAVENGER HUNT Don’t miss these five exciting treasures at KidsQuest Children’s Museum CHECK THEM OFF AS YOU FIND EACH ONE!
Mouse house This tiny mouse house is an homage to the shadowboxes in KidsQuest’s original Factoria location. The discovery of this tiny delight brings joy to children and adults alike.
Magnifying glass The giant magnifying glass guides you to one of our unique exhibit spaces and gives children an opportunity for reflection as they realize it is also a mirror.
Story Tree quote Run your hand across this quote as you feel the words that fill the stories in our Story Tree. Take a moment and climb up to find a cozy spot to enjoy a book.
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Kids will love that every corner of the museum offers new opportunities for hands-on play. They can drive a real truck, climb 2 1/2 stories, or get soaked in water. Looking for something new to do? Free activities are offered every day, from Inventor Hour to Storytime to Play with Paint.
Parents will love that their children are engaging in thought-provoking play. The day is made a little easier because beverages are allowed in lidded containers, and indoor snack spots allow for sitting and refueling kiddos without leaving the building. There are also adult-only events like Clay & Cocktails!
MUSEUM info Website: www.kidsquestmuseum.org
Toy in on the go Once home to the Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art, KidsQuest has a number of display cases filled with the toys and dolls that once filled this entire building.
Climber vent If you make it to the pinnacle of the museum’s Atrium Climber, take a look around for a special surprise. Small discoveries are sometimes found in the most unusual places.
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Address: 1116 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 Adjacent to Bellevue Library and Ashwood Park
Hours: Mon. 9 am to 5 pm through August 27, Tue.-Thu.: 9 am to 5 pm, Fri.: 9 am to 8 pm, Sat.: 9 am to 5 pm, Sun.: noon to 5 pm
Cost: Single admission: $12.50, Members and children under 1: Free, Museums for All: $3 Special Events for Families/Kids: Parents’ Night Out, Parent workshops, Art & Science workshops, Low Sensory Evenings, Holiday events Summer Day Camps/Classes: Summer camps for ages 3 to 3rd Grade, www.kidsquestmuseum.org/programs/summer-camp/; Early childhood classes for ages 0 to 5, www.kidsquestmuseum.org/programs/early-childhood-classes/ Afterschool/Weekend Classes: QuestClub Afterschool Science for ages 5 to 8 every Wednesday: www.kidsquestmuseum.org/programs/school-age-programs/ Programs for Schools: In-Museum Field Trips and Field Trips to Go, www.kidsquestmuseum.org/programs/field-trips/
Museum Café: Small snack selection available in the Museum Store
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Living Computers: Museum + Labs SCAVENGER HUNT Don’t miss these five exciting features at Living Computers: Museum + Labs CHECK THEM OFF AS YOU FIND EACH ONE!
Cubelets Building a robot can be as easy with Cubelets! Whether you want yours to spin, light up, zip around or glow, you’ll have a blast constructing your own modular robot.
The Bit Zone
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What’s better than an arcade or a science center? Both experiences in one! Whether they’re tinkering with robots, playing retro video games, or experiencing computing history first hand, kids can play with nearly every object in the museum and have a blast while they learn about computers. Let their curiosity and creativity run wild as your kids discover technology at their fingertips.
Imagine taking the kids someplace where parents can have fun too… Say hello to Living Computers! With free museum parking and great membership rates, parents won’t find a better place to connect with their kids over technology, history, and nostalgia. With a full schedule of workshops, programs, demos, and drop-in activities, Living Computers helps parents and kids beat the summer slump.
Take a walk through the 80s and explore The Bit Zone arcade! Featuring free tokens and unlimited plays, you’ll get a real #throwback experience inside our Totally 80s Rewind exhibit.
Chess vs. Computer Are you smarter than a computer? Find out when you challenge a PDP-8 minicomputer to a game of chess. Those who triumph earn a polaroid in our winner’s Hall of Fame.
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IBM 029 Keypunch
Website: www.livingcomputers.org Address: 2245 1st Ave. S, Seattle; Located in Sodo just south of Safeco Field
Way before cloud storage and USBs, computers used punch cards to store and process data. Experience these early days of computing firsthand and make your own souvenir punch card.
Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm Admission: General Admission $16; Children (up to age 5) Free; Discounted (Various) $14; Free for LCM+L Members. Public tours included with admission (11:15am, 1:15pm, & 3:15pm daily). Free/Discounted Museum Days: Free First Thursdays from 5 pm to 8 pm. Access Program provides $1 admission and $10 memberships for those receiving government assistance. Visit livingcomputers.org for details.
Oregon Trail
Summer Day Camps/Classes: Rotating 2- to 3-hour workshops including a
Grab your parents — we’re taking a journey across the Oregon Trail! In this beloved computer game, you’ll gather supplies, choose a path, and keep your fingers crossed that no one dies of dysentery.
new pilot program with ChickTech Seattle for a monthly workshop series (June-Sept) for grades K through 8.
Special Events for Families/Kids: Living Computers holds some of the best programming in Puget Sound for geek families. Visit our calendar for upcoming events including our all ages TECHBOUND Fashion Show on July 7 or 80s movie series on Free First Thursdays (July-Sept).
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Seattle Art Museum SCAVENGER HUNT Don’t miss these five exciting treasures at Seattle Art Museum
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Chinese Camel The Camels served as the greeting party for SAM’s original location in Volunteer Park at what is now the Asian Art Museum. Find these former museum doormen and say hello.
Middle Fork was cast from a live 140-yearold western hemlock tree in the Cascade Mountains using thousands of pieces of reclaimed old-growth cedar. Now its branches hang above our visitors!
“Blue Princess” Can you find a princess in the galleries? Akio Takamori’s Blue Princess was inspired by portraits from the 17th century Spanish court—talk about global influence!
MercedesBenz Coffin At nine feet long, this replica of a Mercedes-Benz is a large coffin. Slide the top off and inside you would find an upholstered interior and a pillow.
“Funerary Portrait” Roman influence on Egyptian painting can be seen in this Egyptian Funerary Portrait. Parents, does this remind you of a certain ghost-busting actor?
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Art is larger than life at SAM! Our huge spaces allow for full-size tree sculptures, stone camels, a towering mouse, and much more. Kids and their adults can roam the galleries and then find one of the family-friendly spaces we keep stocked for making and playing during your visit.
SAM’s collection spans centuries and cultures, bringing a world of art to the whole family. Exhibitions include contemporary art and old masterworks. Check out our newly-opened Education Resource Center stocked with gallery activities for parents, educators, and caregivers to do with their kids! Learn more at visitsam.org/erc
MUSEUM info Website: www.seattleartmuseum.org Address: 1300 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 Hours: Wed–Sun 10 am to 5 pm; Thu open until 9 pm; Open Mondays Memorial Day through Labor Day, 10 am to 5 pm
Cost: Kids 12 and under are always free Free Days: The first Thursday of the month admission to collection galleries is free and prices for the special exhibition are 50% off. Family Events: Family Field Day is Saturday July 21 at the Olympic Sculpture Park from 10 am to 2 pm. visitsam.org/summer Weekend Classes: Join us on Sundays July 15–September 2 from 11 am to 1 pm at SAM for free, all-ages, drop-in art making inspired by the exhibition Double Exposure: Edward S. Curtis, Marianne Nicolson, Tracy Rector, Will Wilson Programs for Schools: Yes! www.visitsam.org/educators Museum Café: Yes! www.tastesam.com Family Friendly Features: SAM has multiple family-specific spaces both inside and outside our galleries. Come explore, play, and make art with us!
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WING LUKE MUSEUM SCAVENGER HUNT Don’t miss these five exciting treasures at the Wing Luke Museum CHECK THEM OFF AS YOU FIND EACH ONE!
Leis This artist uses flowers and leaves to create beautiful leis as a way to feel connected to their homeland of Hawai’i.
Sunga
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Kids have fun learning about Seattle history and Asian American culture by physically being in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District. The Historic Hotel Tour is a must-see with its living quarters of early Asian pioneers. From handson exhibits to neighborhood tours, kids are encouraged to explore to pique curiosity and activate senses.
Give your kids an experience that opens their eyes to new cultures and perspectives in a way that textbooks can’t. Exhibits currently on display include the history of Asian Pacific American beverages, Bruce Lee, and a Sikh American superhero. The Museum also offers food and walking tours and is a great resource to help you navigate this historic neighborhood.
Sungka, regarded as the “game of the Philippines,” consists of a wooden board with holes as the game board and shells as the pieces.
Burlap coffee sacks Kalsada Coffee works with Filipino producers to bring specialty coffee to market and uses these burlap sacks to import coffee beans from the Philippines.
MUSEUM info Website: www.wingluke.org
Gowns
Address: 719 South King St. in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District
A collection of wedding gowns from early immigrants: a Korean wedding hanbok, circa 1980s; a red Chinese silk two-piece, circa 1920s; and a white-andpurple Japanese silk kimono known as uchikake, circa 1980s.
Hours: Tues-Sun, 10 am to 5 pm; open until 8 pm on first Thursdays of the month Admission: $17 Adult, $15 Senior, $10 Youth, $12.50 Student, Free for child under 5 Free/Discounted Museum Days: First Thursdays of the Month Special Events for Families/Kids: July 19, 2018 (JamFest) Summer Day Camps/Classes: Yes: www.wingluke.org/summercamp Afterschool/Weekend Classes: Yes: www.wingluke.org/teen-programs Programs for Schools/Homeschoolers: Yes: www.wingluke.org/
Superhero costume
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Museum Café: No, though there are designated areas where food can be eaten. Admission is an all-day pass with in and out privileges to encourage exploration and eating at nearby restaurants.
The original “Sikh Captain America” costume, worn by Sikh American cartoonist Vishavjit Singh, is used to educate people about Sikh Americans and confront hate.
Parent & Kid-friendly Features: An interactive kid’s exhibit about aerospace and space exploration, “Blast Off to Beyond,” opens July 14
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