If you have small children of varying age and live in Seattle, the Children's Museum ( http://www.thechildrensmuseum.org ) is a good place for a membership. One adult and one child costs $15, and a... More

If you have small children of varying age and live in Seattle, the Children's Museum ( http://www.thechildrensmuseum.org ) is a good place for a membership. One adult and one child costs $15, and a year membership is as low as $40. So, go three times and you break even. If it is raining outside, we often go here so the kids can get exercise. There is plenty of space to run around and it's a good place for a play date. Our favorites include: 1) The art studio where the kids can do arts and crafts. Each time we go, there is a different project to make. I'm not sure if it's the parents that like it more or the kids. We like to paint here!!! 2) About two times a year, there is a new traveling exhibit. Clifford is the current exhibit. 3) Discovery Bay: for Kids 3 and under, the water table is a popular destination. But it takes second billing to feeding the fish.
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I used to think that this museum was dirty, old, and in severe need for a re-model, but they've done it!! I just went tonight - they whole place was rented by my church, and it has been remodeled... More

I used to think that this museum was dirty, old, and in severe need for a re-model, but they've done it!! I just went tonight - they whole place was rented by my church, and it has been remodeled under my very nose...it's great! All the old grubby stuff has been switched around and cleaned up. They've expanded the baby area - it's much bigger, they've added a room for older kids with a little radio station (better than the old one) and an interactive video game - you get to step in and play on the screen...kind of fun - and added more kid-friendly "ball" area - where the stuff actually works!! Anyway, I'm going back soon with a new outlook!
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Somehow I ended up there when Mr. McPheely from Mr. Rogers' Neighborhoodhttp://pbskids.org/rogers/ was there, posted at the entrance to a full-scale replica of the Neighborhood of Make Believe! I... More

Somehow I ended up there when Mr. McPheely from Mr. Rogers' Neighborhoodhttp://pbskids.org/rogers/ was there, posted at the entrance to a full-scale replica of the Neighborhood of Make Believe! I felt like I was in a dream, and I finally got to see behind all of those puppets' "homes" and stand on Mr. Rodgers' porch. The rest of the experience was almost as strange: it's for kids, kids love it, but you should only go when you're ready to spend an afternoon in the dreams of children. It's nice to walk through seaweed or caves or doll houses in foreign lands, but I don't recommend doing it with low blood sugar because those kids are energetic!
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There is plenty for the kiddos to do here at the Seattle Children's Museum - but it's beginning to show it's age with tired looking exhibits and worn out carpets. The kids aren't likely to notice... More

There is plenty for the kiddos to do here at the Seattle Children's Museum - but it's beginning to show it's age with tired looking exhibits and worn out carpets. The kids aren't likely to notice the aethetics however, so that makes it still a great place for a little entertainment and education. My kids love to play grocery store and pretend they're in a show on the stage.
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We took our children to the Seattle Children's Museum last summer. My daughter was 1 1/2 years old and my son was 4 1/2 years old. My son LOVED it, my daughter had fun but wasn't really old enough... More

We took our children to the Seattle Children's Museum last summer. My daughter was 1 1/2 years old and my son was 4 1/2 years old. My son LOVED it, my daughter had fun but wasn't really old enough yet. It's a great place to elt your kid explore and learn and just have fun! Lots of hands on and interactive projects and exhibits! We hope to go back this summer!
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The NW has a number of children's museums that appeal to the mind and spirit of the younger set. The Seattle Children's Museum is a great example. Located on the ground floor of the Seattle Center... More

The NW has a number of children's museums that appeal to the mind and spirit of the younger set. The Seattle Children's Museum is a great example. Located on the ground floor of the Seattle Center House, the Children's Museum houses a number of exhibits that expose children to the arts, sciences, nature, and world culture. It's a specialized museum. There is a little for the really young children and not much for older children. But a membership is ideal when your children hit that 4-8 year range. The gift shop is fun and available to outside visitors.
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We like the Children's Museum. It has NOTHING on Chicago's Children's Museum, but it is good. I would much rather hang out at the Pacific Science Center, but it does serve its purpose for small... More

We like the Children's Museum. It has NOTHING on Chicago's Children's Museum, but it is good. I would much rather hang out at the Pacific Science Center, but it does serve its purpose for small kids. Another children's sort of museum is Kid Quest at Factoria Mall. We love it! It is far more convenient to attend than the Seattle CM. Free parking! In addition, if you attend on Friday from 5-8:30, it is absolutely FREE for the entire family! Lots of hands on exhibits. They can play in a hut, ride a metro bus, paint, play music, and explore nature. Be prepared to pay for parking, in addition to the admission fees.
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If you've got an elementary aged kid on the younger side, your child will love this hands on place. So much to see and do. You can be a shop keeper, act on a stage, or walk through a Japanese... More

If you've got an elementary aged kid on the younger side, your child will love this hands on place. So much to see and do. You can be a shop keeper, act on a stage, or walk through a Japanese house. There are tons of things to play with and it's all just for kids. Kids never tire of this place and keep wanting to go back.
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The Children's Museum, (located on the bottom floor of the Seattle Center House), is wonderful for younger children to explore. It has many interactive exhibits and the kids seem to love the hands... More

The Children's Museum, (located on the bottom floor of the Seattle Center House), is wonderful for younger children to explore. It has many interactive exhibits and the kids seem to love the hands on activities. The price is the same for children as it is for adults with can make it pricey for a large family but it is worth it at $7.50 a head. Children under 1 are free. Remember, the Center House is in the heart of Seattle so parking can be tricky.
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The museum is or was a great place. It was once free and my kids would go there often. Now they charge you $4 reguardless of age. Memberships are $50 and you're only allowed to bring in a certain... More

The museum is or was a great place. It was once free and my kids would go there often. Now they charge you $4 reguardless of age. Memberships are $50 and you're only allowed to bring in a certain number of guest . The membership is only worth getting if you get it with the science center because the kids will love that place also. I wish it were still free. A good place, but prices keep driving me further away.
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