Seattle, WA (January 9, 2012) – The Children’s Museum, Seattle and Ride the Ducks of Seattle have partnered together to create a quack-tacular day on Friday, January 13th. An annual tradition for these two organizations, the Museum hosts a celebration of National Rubber Ducky Day with activities for kids 10 and under and their families. The day’s activities include a Ride the Ducks Parade with the famous duck quackers given out on tours by Ride the Ducks of Seattle.

The Children’s Museum, Seattle will host hourly countdowns from around the globe Seattle, WA (December 21, 2011) – Looking for a creative way to celebrate the New Year? The Children’s Museum, Seattle has a solution for you and it will delight the young and young at heart. On December 31st, guests at the Museum can count down to the New Year every hour as 2012 arrives around the globe.

Seattle, WA (November 8, 2011) – The Children’s Museum, Seattle is offering a free admission opportunity to kids who help collect non-perishable food items for the Queen Anne Helpline. Running this program for a 2nd year, the Museum encourages families to use this opportunity to teach about being generous as we move into the holiday season. On November 21 – 23, 2011, children with a donation of at least 2 non-perishable food items will receive free admission to the Museum.

Seattle, WA (September 12, 2011) – Grab your eye patch and start practicing your best pirate snarl! The Children’s Museum, Seattle will be celebrating Talk Like a Pirate Day on Sunday, September 18 and Monday, September 19 with activities for kids and a free admission opportunity. On Sunday and Monday, kids and their families can join in Pirate Parades, Pin the Parrot on the Pirate games, and scavenger hunts for gold coins.

The Children’s Museum partners with UW and Seattle Kids Dentistry Seattle, WA (August 15,2011) – Helping your kids prepare for a visit to the dentist is getting a little easier. On August 22nd, The Children’s Museum, Seattle is celebrating Teeth Day with some help from their friends at the UW Center for Pediatric Dentistry and Seattle Kids Dentistry. From 10am – 2pm, Dr.

Seattle, WA (August 8, 2011) – The Children’s Museum, Seattle announced the addition of Mindy Levine-Archer to their Board of Trustees. Mindy joins 15 active Board Members who serve the interactive, family friendly Museum located in the heart of Seattle. “I had been looking for a fulfilling opportunity to be involved in the Seattle community and the TCM board is a great overlap in several areas of interest to me – children, community, creativity and discovery.” Levine-Archer stated.

2011 sees a new partnership with The Children’s Museum, Seattle July 27, 2011 - Seattle, WA – Bumbershoot: Seattle’s Music & Arts Festival, presents a unique opportunity for families to bond over live music, art and roasted corn. The event, which takes place September 3-5 at Seattle Center, offers free admission to children 10 and under (with a paid adult) so the entire family can together explore “Youngershoot”, a wide variety of kid-friendly programming within Bumbershoot that encompasses ...

Seattle, WA (June 14, 2011) - The Children’s Museum, Seattle is encouraging dads to enjoy Father’s Day with their families by offering a free admission opportunity. Dads will be admitted free of charge to the Museum when they visit with their child (ages 10 and under). Programs throughout the day add to the 11 interactive indoor exhibits and plus an outdoor garden space, which are open for play from10am to 6pm.

Seattle, WA (May 25, 2011) - Understanding that dental decay is the most common chronic childhood disease, many organizations in the Puget Sound area are dedicating time and resources to early oral health initiatives. The Children’s Museum, Seattle in partnership with UW Pediatric Dentistry is offering opportunities for families to take the first step toward healthy teeth with I Love My Dentist Day on Thursday, June 2nd. Local pediatric dentists will be onsite at the Museum from 11:00am – 3:30pm...

Seattle, WA (May 23, 2011) – Seattle area children will have the opportunity pick a pen pal from across the US on Tuesday, May 31st at The Children’s Museum, Seattle. Letters written by kids at the Long Island Children’s Museum will be sent to the Museum this week, ready for responses. As part of the Seattle Museum’s Discovery Days, Pen Pal Day visitors will have the opportunity to select a letter and respond to a child from the Long Island area.

Seattle, WA (May 2, 2011) - The Children’s Museum, Seattle is giving back to Puget Sound moms this weekend with free admission to mothers on Sunday, May 8, 2011. Moms will get the chance to spend their special day with the ones who are responsible for making it so special - their kiddos! Moms who visit the Museum with at least one child under the age of ten will be admitted free of charge for the entire day (*limit of one free admission per group or family).

Seattle Center Monorail and Children’s Museum Partnership Seattle, WA (April 14, 2011) – On Earth Day, Friday April 22nd, families have an opportunity to learn about conservation and a local energy-saving icon. The Children’s Museum, Seattle and the Seattle Center Monorail are hosting earth friendly activities for children ages 10-years and younger and their families. Visitors to the Museum can join Earth Day story times and then tour the underside of the Monorail to see firsthand how it works.

Seattle, WA (April 2, 2011) – The Children’s Museum, Seattle opened its doors early Saturday morning to welcome families affected by autism to play and enjoy the Museum. Normally full of sounds and lights, the Museum dimmed their lights and turned off their sounds to create a quieter atmosphere for the visiting children. Sound and light sensitivities are especially challenging for children with autism and often restrict the locations children can visit and play.

Seattle, WA (March 24, 2010) – The Children’s Museum, Seattle welcomed their 5 Millionth visitor to the Museum on Thursday, March 24th. Five –year-old Teagan Leong and her family traveled from Vancouver, BC for a repeat visit to the Museum and were surprised by staff when they learned she was the 5 Millionth Visitor. “We had seen the signs mentioning the celebration, but never guessed it would be us!” said Jolie Leong, Teagan’s mother.

Seattle, WA (March 23, 2011) – The Children’s Museum, Seattle continues its preparations for a Light it Up Blue Ceremony on the morning of April 2, 2011 in partnership with Autism Speaks. The Museum will join buildings and organizations across the globe who turn their lights to blue between April 1st and 2nd to promote autism awareness. The Seattle Monorail has joined in this important event and will be running their blue train lit with lights on the 2nd.

In partnership with Autism Speaks Seattle, WA (March 8, 2011) – The Children’s Museum, Seattle announced today that they will be hosting a Light it Up Blue Ceremony on the morning of April 2, 2011 in partnership with Autism Speaks. The Museum will join buildings and organizations across the globe who turn their lights to blue between April 1st and 2nd to promote autism awareness. “The Museum values children and their families.

Seattle, WA (February 5, 2010) – Ever wonder what the Tooth Fairy really looks like? Well kids can find out at The Children’s Museum, Seattle on Monday, February 28th. In partnership with the Center for Pediatric Dentistry and the Washington Dental Service Foundation, the Museum is celebrating National Tooth Fairy Day.

The Children’s Museum, Seattle partners with F5 St. Patrick’s Day Dash Seattle, WA (February 5, 2010) – The Children’s Museum, Seattle has partnered with the F5 St. Patrick’s Day Dash to bring additional family fun to this annual event.

Free Admission opportunity for children at The Children’s Museum, Seattle Seattle, WA (January 25, 2010) – The Children’s Museum, Seattle is celebrating National Wear Red Day by offering free admission* to children wearing red on Friday, February 4th. On National Wear Red Day children ages 10 months to 10 years old can enjoy activities such as an interactive story time and a Red-iculously fun game of Museum bingo. Additional activities throughout the day include 10:30am and 11:30am Stories with ...

Seattle, WA (January 14, 2011) – The Children’s Museum, has launched a Family Fun Night Series giving families an affordable and fun activity one evening a month. This month, the Museum is hosting a Wonderful Winter Wonderland night including broom hockey, sock skating, curling, igloo building and a penguin plunge! Learn more about this event at www.thechildrensmuseum.org/family-fun-series.

Seattle, WA (January 5, 2011) – The Children’s Museum, Seattle and Ride the Ducks of Seattle have partnered together to create a quack-tacular day on Thursday, January 13th. The 13th is National Rubber Ducky Day and to celebrate the Museum will be hosting a series of family fun activities with the help of Ride the Ducks. The day’s activities include a Ride the Ducks Parade including the famous duck quackers given to riders, Rubber Ducky races, Rubber Ducky story time and more.

Seattle, WA (December 17, 2010) – The Children’s Museum, Seattle is inviting families to join them on New Year’s Eve Day as they count down to the New Year – every hour! Working their way around the globe, the Museum will celebrate the arrival of the New Year starting in Moscow, Russia at 10:00am and working around the globe! Count down each hour as the New Year makes its way to Seattle.