Where is The Children's Museum, Seattle?

We are located in the lower level of the Center House on the Seattle Center campus. Learn more

Where can I park?

Parking is available on the side streets around the Seattle Center Campus and in the parking garages around campus. Learn more

Can we bring food into the Museum?

Yes. Food is allowed inside the museum but we ask that you keep food out of the exhibits.

What ages of children will enjoy The Children's Museum, Seattle?

Our exhibits are designed for children from 10 months through 10 years of age. A specific area is set aside for our smallest visitors (3 and under).  We also have special programs for children birth to 5 and children 6 - 10 years old. Learn more

Can I drop my kids off to play?

No. The Children's Museum, Seattle is a family fun destination and for everyone's safety and enjoyment children must be with an adult caregiver during their visit to the Museum.

What is the cost of admission?

Admission is $7.50 for adults and $7.50 for children who have celebrated their first birthday. Grandparents are $6.50 and groups of 10 or more receive a $6.00 admission rate. Children under the age of one are free. Children must be accompanied by an adult and a ratio of 1 adult to every 4 children is required.

What hours are you open?

We are open from 10am - 5pm on weekdays and 10am - 6pm on weekends. New admission sales end at 5pm on weekends.

Is there additional charge for daily programs or traveling exhibits?

Most of our programs are included with the cost of admission. Any program with an additional cost is noted on our programming calendar. Learn more

Where can we eat?

On a sunny day, enjoy a picnic by International Fountain or walk upstairs for lunch in the food court.

Can we go out and come back in again?

Yes. A paid admission gives you in and our privileges all day. However, adults must have a child with them to enter or re-enter the Museum.

Do you offer Membership options?

Yes. Learn more

Do any exhibits have age restrictions?

Our exhibits are open to kids of all ages. We do ask our guests to help us keep Discovery Bay a safe place for our littlest visitors by walking and giving priority to children under 3 years of age. For purposes of our rules, we define a child as being between the ages of birth and 10 years old.

Can I have a birthday party at TCM?

Yes. Learn more

What is the main telephone number?

206.441.1768

What's your mailing address?

305 Harrison Street

Seattle, WA 98109

Where can I leave my coat/stroller?

We have stroller parking and coat hooks available inside the Museum. The Museum is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Do you have lockers?

The Museum does not have lockers available.

What is your security policy?

To keep our visitors safe we require all children to be accompanied by an adult. We also require that all adults be with a child (birth - 10) and we do not admit or re-admit adults without a child present. We also monitor the entrance and exit of the Museum.

Our Visitor Service Assistants monitor our exhibits making sure that visitors stay safe!