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Explore 150 exciting exhibits, 10 beautiful galleries, and a half-acre of outdoor play space. Buy your tickets online and save!

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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.
Noon Years Feature
Noon Year's Eve Party
Ring in the new year early at our Noon Year's Eve Party, Dec. 31. Celebrate with a ball drop, dance party, and parade every hour. Member early registration through Dec. 5th. General Admission tickets on sale Dec. 6th.
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Gift Certificates
Everyone loves a gift certificate! It's perfect for membership, a visit, birthday parties, camp, café, and store purchases!
Family Showing Their Printmaking Art
Membership
Experience Hands On fun and learning all year long! Get unlimited admission, member discounts, early event registration, and much more!
Winter Camps 2022 IC
Winter Camps
There are only 3 spaces left in Winter Camp! Register now for Flicker & Glow for ages 3-5, Dec. 19-23.
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 2022-2023
All Preschool classes are full. To join the waitlist, call (360) 956-0818 ext. 103.

Upcoming Events

Wreath Making
Dec 2 - 4, 9 - 11
11:00am - 4:00pm

Wreath Making

Create your own mini wreath using evergreen boughs!
PlayWise: Reflective Paintings
Dec 8
9:15am - 10:15am

PlayWise: Reflective Paintings

Paint on aluminum foil with metallic paint! Two sessions are available, starting at 9:15 am and 10:45 am
Snowflake Making 1
Daily
9:00am - 5:00pm

Snowflake Making

Fold and cut paper to make snowflake creations!
December Printed Calendar 2022
Daily in December
9:00am - 5:00pm

December Printed Calendar

Print a copy of our December calendar!
Featured Event
Dec 9 - 11
11:00am - 4:00pm

Holiday Silkscreen Print Shop

Print a holiday poster or card for free, or purchase and make a tote bag, apron, onesie or t-shirt for!
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Best of Western Washington 1200 x 1020

Voted Best Family-Friendly Destination

Thank you for all the 5-star reviews and award nominations. We were thrilled to win the Best of Western Washington, 2021!
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