HOURS

No reservations needed, walk-in bases only.

Open Wednesday – Monday 10am-5pm
Closed on Tuesdays

Member Only Hours
Wednesday – Monday: 9-10am

Mask Up Mornings
As of July 26, 2023, we are still requiring masks for ages 3+ on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays from open until Noon. Our Mask Up Mornings are very appreciated by visitors who are immunocompromised, and we receive lots of positive feedback that these visitors value this to help them feel safe and comfortable throughout the museum.

Upcoming Special Hours + Closures
Monday, September 18th: Closing early at 3:00pm
Monday, September 25th – Tuesday, October 3rd: CLOSED (Re-opening to the public on Wednesday, October 4th)
Wednesday, October 25th: Closing early at 1:00pm
Thursday, November 23rd: CLOSED

ADMISSION PRICING

Members: Free
Children: $13 (age 1-17)
Adults: $13 (age 18-65)
Seniors: $11 (over 65)
Under 1: Free

ADMISSION DISCOUNTS

Association of Children’s Museums (ACM): 50% off for up to six (6) people
Military, First Responders, & Teachers: $2 off admission per person
Military Gold Star: free admission for the family
Museums for All: $3 per person with EBT, CHIP, Provider One, WIC, or Apple Health
Northwest Association of Youth Museums (NWAYM): 25% off up to four (4) people

Please note all specialty discounts outside of those listed above issued prior to our re-opening in 2022 are no-longer eligible for use. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more on planning your visit to Seattle Children’s Museum with these FAQs.

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Parking & Transportation

View directions to the museum, available parking, and optimized public transit routes.

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Our Code of Conduct

Before your visit, learn more our values and our Code of Conduct for all staff and visitors.

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