AFTER HOURS EVENTS

The NEW Hands On Children’s Museum is setting the stage for your most memorable event ever! 
 after hours buffet With over 28,000 square feet, the New Hands On at East Bay offers a fun, whimsical atmosphere for your next private dinner, corporate meeting, wedding, birthday or anniversary party.  

The Museum is the perfect place to transport your guests back to the wonders of childhood for an evening they will never forget!
The largest children’s museum in the Northwest, including our half-acre Outdoor Discovery Center where guests can play under the stars!

Spacious galleries filled with over 150 whimsical, hands-on exhibits to excite your youngest to oldest guests.

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  • Waterfront views of the East Bay and close proximity to Olympia’s downtown hotels, shopping, and attractions.
  • Kitchen facilities throughout the Museum, including refridgerator, freezer, microwave, stove and oven, high-temperature dishwasher, industrial cooler, and triple sink system.
  • ADA accessibility including ramps and elevator.
  • Video screens throughout that can display presentations or video.
  • Beautiful, eco-friendly, and LEED- and Green Globes-certified building with state-of-the-art sustainable features.
  • Exceptional, personalized planning with a dedicated event coordinator.


    • The Museum features several spaces for small groups, meetings, or conference sessions that can accommodate groups of up to 600.  

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    For more information on hosting your next event at the New Hands On Children's Museum, please contact Michelle Lewis at 956-0818 ext. 152 or email at privateevents@hocm.org