7 Great Children’s Museums for Northwest Families
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Natasha Dillinger
Seattle Children’s Museum, Seattle
Why go: The Seattle Children’s Museum, a kid-favorite spot, is located on the lower level of the Seattle Center Armory building (formerly known as the Center House, to old-timers). Long-time museum lovers and newcomers alike will enjoy the wide range of exhibits, including the Neighborhood, with a veterinary office, post office, market and more; Tribal Tales, dedicated to the Coast Salish tribes; and the Mountain, a place to climb and adventure (out of the rain). Cardboard City — a place where kids can plan out an entire city with streets, neighborhoods and more — is under construction and scheduled to open this summer.
Fees and discounts: Admission is $15; babies younger than age 1 enter free. Memberships start at $105 per year for two people.
Nearby fun: Seattle Center has something for all ages! After the museum, take your second stop at the phenomenal Artists at Play playground. Bigger kids love MoPop, Seattle Children’s Theatre offers amazing shows for a variety of ages, and the Laser Dome at the Pacific Science Center has shows that will delight the eyes and ears.
Info: Visit the Seattle Children’s Museum’s website for hours and more details; find the museum at 305 Harrison St. in Seattle.
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