Explore, Create, and Play Today!

Explore 150 exciting exhibits, 10 beautiful galleries, and a half-acre of outdoor play space. Online reservations required.

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A Museum for All

We believe that all children deserve the opportunity to learn and play regardless of their ability to pay.
Boo Bash Membership Sale
Membership Special
Get $20 off a Basic or Deluxe Membership, Oct 22-31, 2021.
Best of Western Washington 2021
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We would love your vote for 2021 "Best Family-Friendly Outing/Adventure!" Vote now and you could also win some great prizes.
Kid's Birthday Party
Birthday Parties
Birthdays & special events are more fun at Hands On! Enjoy a private room and unlimited Museum play.
Preschool
Preschool 2021-2022
All preschool 2021-2022 sessions are full. Call to be added to our waitlist.

Upcoming Events

Dr. Science Demos
Friday thru Sunday during Boo Bash!
9:00am - 5:00pm

Dr. Science Demos

Weird Experiments with Dr. Science – Watch exciting science demos with our favorite mad scientist.
Grain Grinding and Pumpkin Pounding
Daily during Boo Bash!
9:00am - 4:30pm

Grain Grinding and Pumpkin Pounding

Try out a hand grinder and our selection of mortar and pestles to press, grind and smash seeds and grain. Practice pounding as we decorate pumpkins with golf tees.
Straw Bale Maze
Daily during Boo Bash!
9:00am - 5:00pm

Straw Bale Maze

Check out the straw bale maze in our Outdoor Discovery Center! Can you find your way?
October 2021 Printed Calendar
Daily in October
9:00am - 5:00pm

October Printed Calendar

Print a copy of our October calendar!
Featured Event
Oct. 22 - 31
9:00am - 5:00pm

Boo Bash!

Don your costumes and bring your superheroes, princesses, and monsters to the Hands On Children’s Museum for a spooktacular good time.
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Boo Bash

Boo Bash Tickets

Get tickets now for Boo Bash, Oct. 22-31. Online reservations required.
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