Seattle Children's Museum

The Seattle Children's Museum has 22,000 square feet of space filled with exhibits where children 10 months to 10 years can play to their heart's content. The museum, located at the Seattle Center only 150 steps from the Space Needle, also offers educational programs throughout the day.

Best and worst time to go to the Seattle Children's Museum
The museum opens every day of the week at 10 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. on weekdays and 6 p.m. on weekends. The museum is closed on major holidays and closes at 3 p.m. on Halloween for the Annual Costume Carnival. Summer is a popular time to visit the museum.

Must see/do at the Seattle Children's Museum
The Imagination Studio lets inspiring artists paint, create with clay, and design and build recycled sculptures. The Global Village takes children on mini-trips to Ghana, the Philippines and Japan.

Admission to the Seattle Children's Museum
Admission is $8.25 for both children and adults. Your group must include a child 10 or younger to enter the museum. Grandparents and active military members receive a discount, and children under the age of one year are free. At least one adult must accompany every four children.

Parking and public transportation at the Seattle Children's Museum
Plenty of paid parking lots surround the Seattle Center, with limited paid street parking available. Many King County Metro buses serve the area. You can also take the Monorail from downtown Seattle to the Seattle Center.

Food at the Seattle Children's Museum
The museum itself doesn't offer food, but just above it on the next floor of the building is the Seattle Center Food Court.

Insider tip for visitors to the Seattle Children's Museum
On weekdays, during the last hour of operation, the museum accepts a donation of any size as the cost of admission to the museum. Also, for sensitive children who need a less stimulating environment, the museum opens early on the first Saturday of each month, with minimal sounds and lights. You must pre-purchase tickets (which are discounted) for this special opening.

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