Seattle Children’s Museum

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"Located on the lower level of the Seattle Center’s Center House, the Seattle Children’s Museum offers over 22,000 square feet of interactive, educational, and imaginative play space."

Recommended For

Families with young kids
Let children explore themed exhibits, build forts, shop mini markets, and ride play trains

Early learners
Boost sensory, motor, and cognitive development through guided creative activities

Birthday party planners
Host unforgettable celebrations with private museum access and interactive playtime

Educators & group leaders
Plan enriching field trips with customized group experiences and learning stations

Exhibits

Discovery Bay: A sensory-rich play area for toddlers, with slides, fish tanks, and safe crawling zones
Fort Adventure: Build clubhouses and forts using real materials—great for hands-on teamwork and creativity
Imagination Studio: Clay modeling, painting, and sculpting await aspiring young artists and their parents
Eye Clinic: A fun, fear-free way to learn about vision health and eye exams
Mountain Exhibit: Indoor nature adventure with binoculars, bugs, and glacier features for outdoor enthusiasts
COG City: Explore science concepts like balance, velocity, and gravity using balls, pipes, and gears
Metropolitan Market: Play grocery shopping with carts, pint-sized credit cards, and shelves of toy goods
Sound Transit: Pretend to be a train conductor or passenger in a kid-sized transit system
Bijou Theatre & Global Village: Perform, explore cultures, and discover storytelling through play

Programs & Events

Birthday Parties: Full-day access with private event space and activities handled by museum staff
Spring Break Camps: Themed sessions for kids aged 4–10 with guest experts like artists and firefighters
Private Events: Two hours of exclusive museum access including buffet area and exhibit interaction
Group Visits: Special rates and educational packages for schools, daycares, and youth groups

Insider Tip

Arrive early for quieter playtime and start with Discovery Bay if you’re bringing toddlers—older kids can explore COG City or Sound Transit while younger ones get settled.

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