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.
Kid's Birthday Party
Birthday Parties
Birthdays & special events are more fun at Hands On! Enjoy a private room and unlimited Museum play.
Family Showing Their Printmaking Art
Membership Special
Get $20 off a Basic or Deluxe membership Sept. 21 - Oct. 3.
Preschool
Preschool 2021-2022
We have a last-minute opening in Young Explorer's, 1 - 4:30 pm. Call to register 360-956-0818.

Upcoming Events

Maker Bench Tools
Friday - Sunday in September
11:00am - 3:00pm

Maker Bench Tools

Use real tools to saw, hammer and screw together scrap wood. Practice new skills or try for a finished piece as we experiment with different tools and techniques.
Comics Drawing Studio
Sept. 24 - 26
11:00am - 3:00pm

Comics Drawing Studio

Celebrate National Comic Book Day and design your own comic or make a Ben Day dot art piece.
Boys gluing cardboard sculpture in the Art Studio
Daily in September
9:30am - 4:30pm

MakeSpace Tools: Hot Glue

Explore a variety of tools including hot glue guns, doming blocks and more!
Scavenger Hunt 1
Daily in September
9:00am - 4:30pm

Scavenger Hunt

Go on a museum scavenger hunt in our Outdoor Discovery Center and follow clever clues to find hidden dinosaurs or play bug bingo and check out our garden to see what little critters you can find!
Featured Event
Oct 1
4:00pm - 8:00pm

First Friday

Pay just $1 to play on the first Friday night of the month. Free for members.
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September Membership Special

September Membership Special

Get $20 Off any Basic or Deluxe Membership Sept. 21 - Oct. 3.
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