Museums

kids playing indoors at Children's Museum of Tacoma

Rainy-Day Recess: Where to Play Indoors

60+ indoor play spots around Seattle, the Eastside and South Sound

Nov 01, 2018

7 Play-Based Museums for Kids

Nearby children's museums offer rainy-day fun

Elisa Murray Oct 25, 2018

6 Exhibits Your Family Will Love This Fall

Explore art, ideas and culture with kids

Gemma Alexander Oct 11, 2018

Play and Learn: 13 Awesome After-School Adventures

Early dismissal? Afternoon outings with kids

Elisa Murray Oct 09, 2018

Borealis Festival of Light at MOHAI Seattle

Free Light Show Coming to Seattle

Nancy Chaney Oct 05, 2018

Pearl Jam’s Still Alive at MoPop’s “Home and Away”

New exhibit honoring Seattle grunge founders rocks

Diana Cherry Aug 30, 2018

Kids playing inside at Safari play space

Where to Play Indoors When It's Smoky Outside

100+ inside places to go with kids when you can't play outside

Nancy Chaney Aug 21, 2018

Girl eating popsicle after playing indoors when it's too hot to play inside

5 Fun Indoor Play Ideas for Super-Hot Days

Bonus: No sunscreen required

Jessica Graham Aug 07, 2018

Dzoonowka mask carved by Bill Holm Sasquatch exhibit White River Valley Museum

Finding Sasquatch?

Where to discover the legends of Bigfoot

Tiffany Doerr Guerzon Jul 31, 2018

2018 Golden Teddy Awards — Out + About

This year's winners and finalists

Jun 28, 2018

Greenwood Car Show credit Michael Brunk via Flickr CC

Rev Your Engines: 7 Great Outings for Car-Crazy Kids

Car shows, touch-a-trucks and more for road-ready families

JiaYing Grygiel Jun 15, 2018

Yeehaw! 5 Western Adventures for Families

Go east from Seattle to get your cowboy or cowgirl on

Heather Larson Jun 12, 2018

Totally '80s! A Visit to Living Computers Museum + Labs

Awesome interactive exhibits for kids and nostalgia for grown-ups

Kali Sakai May 15, 2018

Harbor History Museum: Free Hands-On Fun With Kids

Interactive, kid-friendly museum offers a taste of history that kids will love

Nikki McCoy May 03, 2018

5 Best Features for Families at the New Nordic Museum

Ballard's modern marvel opens May 5 and has lots to love with kids

Nancy Chaney May 01, 2018

Pow! Marvel Superhero Exhibit Saves the Day

Fascinating history, cool costumes and a chance to build your own Iron Man suit

Elisa Murray Apr 25, 2018

Mural on the Seattle Art Museum’s art ladder

Please Touch: 7 Seattle-Area Museums That Engage Kids

Check out these kid-friendly museums

JiaYing Grygiel Apr 16, 2018

Last-Minute Ideas for Spring Break 2018

These ideas require minimal planning

Kate Missine Mar 30, 2018

'Let Me Be Myself: The Life Story of Anne Frank'

Immersive exhibit connects the life of Anne Frank to stories of young people today

Gemma Alexander Mar 17, 2018

7 Great Children's Museums Where Play Is the Thing

Our guide to awesome kids' museums around the Sound

Elisa Murray Mar 13, 2018

Mickalene Thomas' painting of three women

Seattle Art Museum's 'Figuring History' Is Eye Candy and Food for Thought

Black lives matter in art and history

Diana Cherry Mar 01, 2018

'Toytopia:' A Playful Trip Down Memory Lane

What you need to know about the new History Museum exhibit

Tiffany Doerr Guerzon Feb 28, 2018

Insider's Guide to Lunar New Year Festivals Around Seattle

Ring in The Year of the Dog with lion dances, firecrackers, crafts and food

JiaYing Grygiel Feb 01, 2018

Your Spring 2018 Guide to Family Fun in the Seattle Area

A seasonal arts guide for local families

Gemma Alexander Jan 26, 2018

Count Down! 12 Best New Year's Events for Seattle-Area Families

Awesome ways to ring in 2018 with kids

Nancy Chaney Dec 22, 2017

Winter Break Play List: 35 Fun Activities for Families

Sledding, museum-hopping, rainy-day hikes and more

Nancy Chaney Dec 13, 2017

What Happens to a Dream Developed? The Photographs of Al Smith

MOHAI’s interactive ‘On the Spot’ exhibit entertains and educates

Diana Cherry Dec 04, 2017

7 Super Spots for Kids Who Love Dinosaurs

Seattle-area destinations that budding paleontologists will dig

JiaYing Grygiel Nov 16, 2017

SAM’s Andrew Wyeth Show Is All About Stories

Scenes from nature and a colorful cast of subjects give kids lots to examine

JiaYing Grygiel Nov 03, 2017

Museum Exhibits Highlight Local History Through Art

History and culture of local artists on display

Maegen Blue Nov 02, 2017

Tacoma Arts Month Illuminates the Arts for Families

Go inside artists' studios, find a theatrical costume, see family film shorts and more artsy fun

Nancy Chaney Sep 26, 2017

Grandparents Day Fun Around Puget Sound

Spot a moose, play in a museum, ride a train: 10 ways to celebrate grandparents around Seattle

Nancy Chaney Sep 08, 2017

5 Story and Adventure Pairings for Northwest Kids

Stories come alive for Seattle-area families

Amy E. Robertson Aug 31, 2017

Fall for the Arts This Fall

Plan your autumn with this selection of Seattle-area offerings

Gemma Alexander Aug 29, 2017

Should You Take Kids to SAM's Super-Hot Summer Exhibit?

There are lines everywhere, and you can't touch, but yes

Gemma Alexander Aug 07, 2017

Preview: The World's Most Exciting Playgrounds

It's game on at the Center for Architecture and Design

Elisa Murray Jul 12, 2017

2017 Golden Teddy Awards — Out + About

This year's winners and finalists

Jun 29, 2017

‘Half the Sky’ Exhibit Challenges and Inspires Families

Best for middle schoolers and above, this Gates Foundation exhibit explores tough issues and inspires action

Gemma Alexander Jun 20, 2017

Muppet Mania! MoPop Celebrates Jim Henson

Muppet exhibit extended through Sunday, Feb. 25

Nancy Chaney May 24, 2017

Got Kids 6 and Under? Here's Your Seattle Bucket List

Sweet, cheap thrills for the littlest littles, from farm fun to swimming and more

JiaYing Grygiel May 01, 2017

Tasting 'Edible City' With Kids

MOHAI's exhibit engages kids in the foods of Seattle

Angela Stowell Apr 21, 2017

'Terracotta Warriors' Excavates History at Pacific Science Center

The new blockbuster exhibit showcases ancient Chinese culture and technology

JiaYing Grygiel Apr 07, 2017

Visit Seattle-Area Museums for Free!

Your guide to culture on the cheap

Mar 05, 2017

Joseph Grygiel, 5, of Seattle, makes crepe paper flowers in the Tacoma Art Museum studio

Tacoma Museums Expand Access to Families

A new partnership connects the dots between art and art-making

Elisa Murray Feb 16, 2017

Panel 3, from Jacob Lawrence’s Migration Series

Why You Should Take the Kids to See Jacob Lawrence's 'Migration Series'

This landmark show at SAM makes the history of race in America accessible

JiaYing Grygiel Jan 31, 2017

Countdown Begins for KidsQuest Children's Museum

The new museum focuses on education, deep engagement and safe risks

Elisa Murray Jan 25, 2017

Wing Luke Scores With 'Who's Got Game?' Exhibit

Play games, learn about unsung heroes and be moved at the Wing's new exhibit

JiaYing Grygiel Dec 12, 2016

All Hands on Tech: Living Computers Reopens

Paul Allen’s computer collection becomes a 'petting zoo' for geeks that's fun for all

Gemma Alexander Nov 16, 2016

A Summer Day in the Life of Seattle Center

And you think you're busy

Gemma Alexander Jun 30, 2016

Best Things to Do at Seattle Center by Age: Ultimate Guide

Our tots-to-teens guide to top attractions at Seattle Center

Gemma Alexander Jun 30, 2016

One boy and one girl blowing out birthday candles

Golden Teddy 2016 Activities for Kids

Winners and finalists for 2016

Rory Graves Jun 10, 2016

Boldly Go: You Don’t Have to Be a Trekkie to Love the EMP’s New Exhibit

'Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds' offers props, phasers and plenty more from 50 years in space

Elisabeth Kramer May 23, 2016

Outing Review: Nordic Heritage Museum, Seattle

Fun for families at a cultural museum in Ballard

Nancy Chaney Dec 30, 2013

A whole new world of exploration and play awaits at the new KidsQuest Children’s Museum! Exhibits and programming introduce children 0-10 to the joy of learning through hands-on experience. Climb, splash, crawl, build, and pretend indoors and out!

KiDiMU Kids Discovery Museum

Hibulb Cultural Center

A new cultural center where you can explore the past and present of the Tulalip Tribes - full of interactive exhibits, fascinating archaeology, and more.

Pacific Science Center

Pacific Science Center in Seattle is Washington’s leading institution for fun and engaging learning for children, families and guest of all ages.