The Children's Museum, Seattle provides Sponsored Admissions to a variety of organizations.  Our criteria and restrictions are based on matching organizations with our mission in addition to the available funds for this program.  The number of Sponsored Admissions each month is limited.

Sponsored Admission is available to low-income or at-risk children in child-care and educational organizations.  Groups meeting one or more of the following criteria may  be eligible to receive sponsored admission:

• Organizations that receive federal government funds (i.e. Headstart or ECEAP programs)
• Daycare Centers receiving 50% or more of its funds from a government source.
• Daycare Centers in which 50% or more of the enrolled children receive some form of public assistance.
• Public Schools in which 50% or more of the enrolled students qualify for government subsidized meals.
• Other organizations who prove financial need for Sponsored Admission.

Our Policy

The Children's Museum, Seattle offers partial sponsorships ($3 per child) and full sponsorships for qualifying agencies based on availability. We are unable to provided sponsored admission for adults.

The Process

The form below must be completed in its entirety at least TWO WEEKS before your visit or all group members will be subject to admission fees. In addition to the application, you must fax your proof of eligibility to 206-448-0910.

Once your completed application is submitted and your fax is received, your file will be reviewed. We will respond to you within 2 business days.

Your group visit is not confirmed until your application is approved and you receive a confirmation packet and invoice that reflects the applied sponsorship admission rate. If you have any questions, please contact the Group Event Coordinator at 206-576-2314.

Proof of Eligibility

In addition to the application, please fax your proof of eligibility to us at 206-448-0910. In the application, you will note the reason your organization should be eligible for sponsored admission. We need to see documentation to back up that reason. This can be a print out from a Federal Website showing your organization is a recipient of Federal Funds or other documentation.