2018 Golden Teddy Awards — Out + About

Winner: Pacific Science Center

With a staff that addresses kids on their level, it’s no surprise that Pacific Science Center takes this prize again. Readers with kids of any age can find something to do and learn about: laser dome shows, dinos, the butterfly house, hands-on fun at the Tinker Tank, the outdoor water wheel, crazy-real IMAX 3-D movies and much more.

Finalists

Sitting snugly in the center of Everett, where the parking is trouble-free, Imagine Children’s Museum is a hidden pearl that is beloved by in-the-know readers. Beyond its fun interactive exhibits, there’s a large rooftop outdoor space, an art studio and programs ranging from I-engineers to Cartoon Corner. Tip: Admission is free on the third Friday night of the month.

Voters adore Bainbridge Island’s KiDiMu – Kids Discovery Museum, a hands-on environment that has something for every visitor. There’s the Waldorf-inspired Totally Tot, the Science and Literacy Hall, the Pirate Tree House, an outdoor play area and more!

Tucked in the heart of downtown Bellevue, KidsQuest Children’s Museum is a fantastic place for kids to play and learn. Highlights include an exciting climbing sculpture in the entry space, fun outdoor space, hands-on studios for building and making art and new STEM programs.

Readers know it’s a lucky thing to have The Museum of Flight in Tukwila. It’s the world’s largest independent, nonprofit air and space museum. Its incredible collection of aircraft, spacecraft, artifacts, galleries and exhibits lets visitors in on the past, present and future of flight.