Frequently Asked Questions

We are located in the Armory on the Seattle Center Campus.  If you look to the skyline and see the Space Needle, we are just 150 steps from the base.

For children from birth to 10 years old, SCM strives to foster literacy, art, language, numeracy and communication skills.

SCM is dedicated to demonstrating a strong spirit of collaboration. SCM has had great relationships with the early learning community in the Puget Sound. We are looking forward to reestablishing and strengthening our relationships with those in the early learning community, as well as creating new relationships with other organizations within our region.

SCM is located in the Armory at Seattle Center making it an easy travel destination!

Seattle Center Monorail arrives at the Armory approximately every 10 minutes as it travels from Westlake Center, which a stop along the Sound Transit Light Rail 1 Line. The Monorail also accepts ORCA cards!

Many Bus Routes also service the Seattle Center! The Metro routes include  1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 13, 24, 29, 31 and 33. Visit the King County Metro Trip Planner to plan your travel to Seattle Center!

If you choose to drive, Seattle Center offers a variety of parking options. There is also street parking available around the grounds.

The length of your visit depends on your little one. Some kids find themselves absorbed for hours, while others like to keep moving! Your admission price is for all day, and you have in and out privileges. Take a break for lunch or a stroll around International Fountain or experience the Artists at Play playground  and then return to the museum for more play!

No, and there are two reasons why. First, we are an educational facility, and our goal is for the caregiver and child to explore the Museum programming and facilities together. Second, as a family fun destination, for everyone’s safety and enjoyment children must be with an adult caregiver at all times during their visit.

Our exhibits are open to kids of all ages but are designed for kids 10 and under. We do ask our guests to help us keep Orca Cove a safe place for our littlest visitors by walking and giving priority to children under 3 years of age.

Yes; you can bring food into the museum as long as it stays packed away. When your group is ready to eat we ask that you exit the museum and enjoy your food either in the Market Place upstairs our outside on the Seattle Center grounds. Don’t worry – your admission is good for the day! Just stop by the front desk on your way out.

We do allow water, in a spill-proof container, to be the museum and exhibit areas.

Pets are not allowed in the Museum. Service animals are welcome.

The Seattle Children’s Museum invites everyone to engage in playful, creative, hands-on exploration and discovery to encourage active, lifelong learning.

We welcome all children and their adults, of all abilities, ages, ethnicities, genders, immigration statuses, races, religions, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic statuses. We are committed to ensuring all guests have a positive and safe experience. We expect our staff and guests to act responsibly and be kind and considerate of others as we share this space. 

Mutual Respect: 

We value and respect our diverse visitors and staff and expect the same from our guests.  

The Seattle Children’s Museum does not tolerate rude, inappropriate, or unwelcome behavior toward other guests or employees, whether verbal, physical, or visual. Use or display of obscene or abusive language is prohibited. If you notice any of this type of behavior, please notify staff.  

Museum staff reserves the right to refuse admission, revoke membership, and/or remove any person without refund for any reason. This includes violating these Visitor Policies or exhibiting unsafe, inappropriate or disruptive behavior, or behavior likely to cause damage.  

Adult Supervision:  

Adult guests are responsible for the supervision of their children at all times. No children are allowed in the Museum without an adult.  

Allowed Items: 

You may bring the following to the Museum:  

• Water or drinks in lidded (preferably spill-proof) containers  
• Food, as long as it stays packed away  
• Service animals 

You may not bring the following to the Museum:  

• Drinks in unlidded or easy-to-spill containers 
• Pets and emotional support animals 
• Firearms or weapons of any kind 

The Museum reserves the right to add, withdraw, or otherwise modify these policies as it deems necessary at any time. Please contact Museum staff with any questions, needs, or concerns.  

Visit our membership page!

SCM offers three types of annual memberships (Awesome, Bonus & Choice) and various options available within each type so you can select the one that fits your desired specs. Prices range from $110 to $305. Visit our membership page to review our options and purchase your membership!

Now more than ever, kids and families need a wonderful place to play, learn, and spend time together and it’s only possible with help from individuals, businesses and community institutions. Visit our website today to donate! And please ask your employer if they will match your charitable gifts.

Your generosity will be fully tax deductible to the extent of the law and will sustain the Seattle Children’s Museum and ensure great museum experiences for children today and into the future.

SCM offers gift memberships! When purchasing a membership online check the box that says “This membership is a gift.” and complete the order. Gifted Memberships are active immediately and the recipient will receive an email from SCM about their membership along with any gift messaging you included within 1 week of purchase.

We do not currently offer gift cards/certificates.

• We’ve learned so much from the other children’s museums and arts organizations who have re-opened over the past year. Our protocols will include
  • Limited capacity so that we can be sure that families are able to keep safe distances in the museum.
  • SCM will follow all COVID regulations laid out by the local government as well as recommendations made by medical experts.

SCM is working with local medical experts as well as listening to government and CDC officials in policy planning. We currently hold Mask up Mornings requiring masks for all visitors 3 years and older until noon, and recommended from noon to closing, on the days we are open.

The Seattle Children’s Museum invites everyone to engage in playful, creative, hands-on exploration and discovery to encourage active, lifelong learning.

We welcome all children and their adults, of all abilities, ages, ethnicities, genders, immigration statuses, races, religions, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic statuses. We are committed to ensuring all guests have a positive and safe experience. We expect our staff and guests to act responsibly and be kind and considerate of others as we share this space. 

Mutual Respect: 

We value and respect our diverse visitors and staff and expect the same from our guests.  

The Seattle Children’s Museum does not tolerate rude, inappropriate, or unwelcome behavior toward other guests or employees, whether verbal, physical, or visual. Use or display of obscene or abusive language is prohibited. If you notice any of this type of behavior, please notify staff.  

Museum staff reserves the right to refuse admission, revoke membership, and/or remove any person without refund for any reason. This includes violating these Visitor Policies or exhibiting unsafe, inappropriate or disruptive behavior, or behavior likely to cause damage.  

Adult Supervision:  

Adult guests are responsible for the supervision of their children at all times. No children are allowed in the Museum without an adult.  

Allowed Items: 

You may bring the following to the Museum:  

• Water or drinks in lidded (preferably spill-proof) containers  
• Food, as long as it stays packed away  
• Service animals 

You may not bring the following to the Museum:  

• Drinks in unlidded or easy-to-spill containers 
• Pets and emotional support animals 
• Firearms or weapons of any kind 

The Museum reserves the right to add, withdraw, or otherwise modify these policies as it deems necessary at any time. Please contact Museum staff with any questions, needs, or concerns.