Plan Your Visit

HOURS & ADMISSION

Wondering what's happening at Hands On?

The latest edition of our Applause! Newsletter is now available!

Museum Admission:

General Admission (age 2+), $9.95;
Seniors (62+), $7.95;
Toddlers (12-23 months), $6.95;
Babies (0-11 months) are free but a ticket is still required.
Military and foster families with valid ID receive a $2 discount on each ticket.

Please note that online orders are non-refundable.

Admission receipts may be credited toward the purchase of an annual membership if put towards membership purchase on the same day. If you would like to become a member now, click here!

Please Note: passes with our old address are not valid at our new location.

Hours of Operation:

Mondays - Saturdays: 10am-5pm
Sundays: 11am-5pm

Special Hours:

Free Friday Nights: Every first Friday of the month is FREE, 5-9pm
Late Night Thursdays: 5-8pm, May-October

Members-Only Hours:

Saturdays: 9-10am

Additional Admission Information:

What is the targeted age range for the Museum?

Exhibits are ideally designed for children age birth to ten.

Are strollers allowed in the Museum?

We provide stroller parking in our Lobby and ask that you not take your stroller into the galleries, except under special circumstances, to ensure there is adequate circulation for all guests.

What about food in the Museum?

The Museum Café is open daily 9am to 4pm, and offers a selection of sandwiches, soups, salads, grilled cheese and other family friendly choices along with seating for café patrons. If you must bring your own food choices due to dietary restrictions, a few tables are reserved for this in the café and you are welcome to have a picnic in our entry plaza. We ask that food and drink are not consumed in the galleries.

What about other special restrictions?

For the comfort of our visitors and their families, we are a weapons-free zone. We ask that visitors not bring any sharp objects or concealed weapons into the Museum.

When is the best time to visit the Museum?

During our busy field trip season (March through mid-June) we typically see a high volume of school field trips Monday-Friday between the hours 10am-2pm. Like us on Facebook to see best times to visit! Families are welcome to call in advance of a visit to check on scheduled field trips if they prefer to identify a less busy time, (360) 956-0818 ext. 0.

When is the Museum closed?

The Museum is closed on the following holidays: Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.