Events at the Museum - Hands On Children's Museum

Free dental screenings on First Friday Night and each Saturday in February. Families who bring their children in for screenings receive free Museum admission upon request.

Feb 12

9:00am - 10:00am

Sensory-Friendly Hour

The Museum opens early on Sundays for Sensory Friendly Hour for families of children with autism, sensory sensitivities & special needs.

Feb 12

10:00am - 4:00pm

Sensory-Friendly Art Time

Join teacher Misty Irvin in the Sensory Friendly Room for various sensory satisfying art activities.

Feb 12

10:00am - 5:00pm

Cardboard Engineering with Recycled Materials

Cardboard engineering - make hinges, moving parts and more in the Art Studio.

Feb 12

10:00am - 5:00pm

Inspiration and Celebration of Artists

Celebrating and being inspired by Artists of Color in the Art Studio.

Feb 12

10:00am - 5:00pm

Monster Mouths

Make a recycled art monster mouth!

Feb 12

10:00am - 5:00pm

Valentines Cardmaking

Make a card for your valentine!

Feb 12

10:00am - 5:00pm

Art Cards

Make cards using collage and coloring to take home or trade.

Feb 12

10:00am - 4:00pm

Sensory-Friendly Room

Need a quiet calming space? Our Sensory Friendly Room is available Saturdays 1 – 4pm & Sundays 10am – 4pm

Feb 12

10:00am - 5:00pm

Drawing & Coloring

Draw with markers and crayons, and used recycled materials to create a collage in the Art Studio.

Feb 12

11:00am - 4:00pm

Sewing Toothy Pillows

Sew a monster mouth or a tooth fairy pillow!

Feb 12

11:00am - 4:00pm

Maritime Mouths

What's in a whale's mouth? Learn about these creatures of the deep and compare baleen, toothed whales, sharks and more!

Feb 13

9:00am - 5:00pm

Art Cards

Make cards using collage and coloring to take home or trade.

Feb 13

9:00am - 5:00pm

Cardboard Engineering with Recycled Materials

Cardboard engineering - make hinges, moving parts and more in the Art Studio.

Feb 13

9:00am - 5:00pm

Valentines Cardmaking

Make a card for your valentine!

Feb 13

9:00am - 5:00pm

Monster Mouths

Make a recycled art monster mouth!

Feb 13

9:00am - 5:00pm

Drawing & Coloring

Draw with markers and crayons, and used recycled materials to create a collage in the Art Studio.

Feb 13

9:00am - 5:00pm

Inspiration and Celebration of Artists

Celebrating and being inspired by Artists of Color in the Art Studio.

Feb 14

9:00am - 5:00pm

Monster Mouths

Make a recycled art monster mouth!

Feb 14

9:00am - 5:00pm

Cardboard Engineering with Recycled Materials

Cardboard engineering - make hinges, moving parts and more in the Art Studio.

Feb 14

9:00am - 5:00pm

Art Cards

Make cards using collage and coloring to take home or trade.

Feb 14

9:00am - 5:00pm

Valentines Cardmaking

Make a card for your valentine!

Feb 14

9:00am - 5:00pm

Drawing & Coloring

Draw with markers and crayons, and used recycled materials to create a collage in the Art Studio.

Feb 14

9:00am - 5:00pm

Inspiration and Celebration of Artists

Celebrating and being inspired by Artists of Color in the Art Studio.

Feb 14

6:00pm - 7:30pm

PowerParenting Workshop: Soothing Sibling Rivalry

Soothing Sibling Rivalry: Fairness and Needs – uncover some of the real issues between siblings and discuss strategies and successes.

Feb 15

9:00am - 5:00pm

Cardboard Engineering with Recycled Materials

Cardboard engineering - make hinges, moving parts and more in the Art Studio.

Feb 15

9:00am - 5:00pm

Inspiration and Celebration of Artists

Celebrating and being inspired by Artists of Color in the Art Studio.

Feb 15

9:00am - 5:00pm

Monster Mouths

Make a recycled art monster mouth!

Feb 15

9:00am - 5:00pm

Drawing & Coloring

Draw with markers and crayons, and used recycled materials to create a collage in the Art Studio.

Feb 15

9:00am - 5:00pm

Art Cards

Make cards using collage and coloring to take home or trade.

Feb 16

9:00am - 5:00pm

Cardboard Engineering with Recycled Materials

Cardboard engineering - make hinges, moving parts and more in the Art Studio.

Feb 16

9:00am - 5:00pm

Art Cards

Make cards using collage and coloring to take home or trade.

Feb 16

9:00am - 5:00pm

Inspiration and Celebration of Artists

Celebrating and being inspired by Artists of Color in the Art Studio.

Feb 16

9:00am - 5:00pm

Drawing & Coloring

Draw with markers and crayons, and used recycled materials to create a collage in the Art Studio.

Feb 16

9:00am - 5:00pm

Monster Mouths

Make a recycled art monster mouth!

Feb 16

9:15am - 10:15am

PlayWise: Goodnight Museum

Paint on black sheets of paper. Two sessions are available, starting at 9:15 am and 10:45 am

Feb 16

10:45am - 11:45am

PlayWise: Goodnight Museum

Paint on black sheets of paper. Two sessions are available, starting at 9:15 am and 10:45 am

Feb 17

9:00am - 5:00pm

Art Cards

Make cards using collage and coloring to take home or trade.

Feb 17

9:00am - 5:00pm

Cardboard Engineering with Recycled Materials

Cardboard engineering - make hinges, moving parts and more in the Art Studio.

Feb 17

9:00am - 5:00pm

Inspiration and Celebration of Artists

Celebrating and being inspired by Artists of Color in the Art Studio.

Feb 17

9:00am - 5:00pm

Monster Mouths

Make a recycled art monster mouth!

Feb 17

9:00am - 5:00pm

Drawing & Coloring

Draw with markers and crayons, and used recycled materials to create a collage in the Art Studio.

Feb 17

11:00am - 4:00pm

Silkscreen and Shadows

Silkscreen a smile or create a shadow portrait design on a free paper print or purchase a T-shirt, tote bag, apron, or onesie.

Feb 17

11:00am - 4:00pm

Moon Snails & Mollusks

Get to know one of the slimiest predators of the intertidal zone and how they use their toothed tongue to drill for food.

Feb 17

11:00am - 4:00pm

Microscopic Money Mysteries

Discover microscopic hidden treasures on the dollar bill, learn about US currency, and make a coin rubbing.

Feb 18

9:00am - 5:00pm

Cardboard Engineering with Recycled Materials

Cardboard engineering - make hinges, moving parts and more in the Art Studio.

Feb 18

9:00am - 5:00pm

Drawing & Coloring

Draw with markers and crayons, and used recycled materials to create a collage in the Art Studio.

Feb 18

9:00am - 5:00pm

Art Cards

Make cards using collage and coloring to take home or trade.

Feb 18

9:00am - 5:00pm

Monster Mouths

Make a recycled art monster mouth!

Feb 18

9:00am - 5:00pm

Inspiration and Celebration of Artists

Celebrating and being inspired by Artists of Color in the Art Studio.

Feb 18

11:00am - 4:00pm

Moon Snails & Mollusks

Get to know one of the slimiest predators of the intertidal zone and how they use their toothed tongue to drill for food.

Feb 18

11:00am - 4:00pm

Microscopic Money Mysteries

Discover microscopic hidden treasures on the dollar bill, learn about US currency, and make a coin rubbing.

Feb 18

11:00am - 4:00pm

Silkscreen and Shadows

Silkscreen a smile or create a shadow portrait design on a free paper print or purchase a T-shirt, tote bag, apron, or onesie.

Feb 18

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Meet Costumed Character Tinker Fairy

Meet and get a photo taken with the Tinker Fairy from Part of Your World Princesses!

Feb 18

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sensory-Friendly Art Time

Join teacher Misty Irvin in the Sensory Friendly Room for various sensory satisfying art activities.

Feb 18

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sensory-Friendly Room

Need a quiet calming space? Our Sensory Friendly Room is available Saturdays 1 – 4pm & Sundays 10am – 4pm

Feb 18

2:00pm - 4:00pm

FREE Dental Screenings!

Free dental screenings on First Friday Night and each Saturday in February. Families who bring their children in for screenings receive free Museum admission upon request.

Feb 19

9:00am - 10:00am

Sensory-Friendly Hour

The Museum opens early on Sundays for Sensory Friendly Hour for families of children with autism, sensory sensitivities & special needs.

Feb 19

10:00am - 5:00pm

Cardboard Engineering with Recycled Materials

Cardboard engineering - make hinges, moving parts and more in the Art Studio.

Feb 19

10:00am - 4:00pm

Sensory-Friendly Room

Need a quiet calming space? Our Sensory Friendly Room is available Saturdays 1 – 4pm & Sundays 10am – 4pm

Feb 19

10:00am - 5:00pm

Art Cards

Make cards using collage and coloring to take home or trade.

Feb 19

10:00am - 4:00pm

Sensory-Friendly Art Time

Join teacher Misty Irvin in the Sensory Friendly Room for various sensory satisfying art activities.

Feb 19

10:00am - 5:00pm

Drawing & Coloring

Draw with markers and crayons, and used recycled materials to create a collage in the Art Studio.

Feb 19

10:00am - 5:00pm

Monster Mouths

Make a recycled art monster mouth!

Feb 19

10:00am - 5:00pm

Inspiration and Celebration of Artists

Celebrating and being inspired by Artists of Color in the Art Studio.

Feb 19

11:00am - 4:00pm

Silkscreen and Shadows

Silkscreen a smile or create a shadow portrait design on a free paper print or purchase a T-shirt, tote bag, apron, or onesie.

Feb 19

11:00am - 4:00pm

Moon Snails & Mollusks

Get to know one of the slimiest predators of the intertidal zone and how they use their toothed tongue to drill for food.

Feb 19

11:00am - 4:00pm

Microscopic Money Mysteries

Discover microscopic hidden treasures on the dollar bill, learn about US currency, and make a coin rubbing.

Feb 20

9:00am - 5:00pm

Cardboard Engineering with Recycled Materials

Cardboard engineering - make hinges, moving parts and more in the Art Studio.

Feb 20

9:00am - 5:00pm

Monster Mouths

Make a recycled art monster mouth!

Feb 20

9:00am - 5:00pm

Art Cards

Make cards using collage and coloring to take home or trade.

Feb 20

9:00am - 5:00pm

Drawing & Coloring

Draw with markers and crayons, and used recycled materials to create a collage in the Art Studio.

Feb 20

9:00am - 5:00pm

Inspiration and Celebration of Artists

Celebrating and being inspired by Artists of Color in the Art Studio.

Feb 20

11:00am - 4:00pm

Microscopic Money Mysteries

Discover microscopic hidden treasures on the dollar bill, learn about US currency, and make a coin rubbing.

Feb 20

11:00am - 4:00pm

Silkscreen and Shadows

Silkscreen a smile or create a shadow portrait design on a free paper print or purchase a T-shirt, tote bag, apron, or onesie.

Feb 20

11:00am - 4:00pm

Moon Snails & Mollusks

Get to know one of the slimiest predators of the intertidal zone and how they use their toothed tongue to drill for food.

Feb 21

9:00am - 5:00pm

Drawing & Coloring

Draw with markers and crayons, and used recycled materials to create a collage in the Art Studio.

Feb 21

9:00am - 5:00pm

Cardboard Engineering with Recycled Materials

Cardboard engineering - make hinges, moving parts and more in the Art Studio.

Feb 21

9:00am - 5:00pm

Inspiration and Celebration of Artists

Celebrating and being inspired by Artists of Color in the Art Studio.

Feb 21

9:00am - 5:00pm

Monster Mouths

Make a recycled art monster mouth!

Feb 21

9:00am - 5:00pm

Art Cards

Make cards using collage and coloring to take home or trade.

Feb 22

9:00am - 5:00pm

Inspiration and Celebration of Artists

Celebrating and being inspired by Artists of Color in the Art Studio.

Feb 22

9:00am - 5:00pm

Drawing & Coloring

Draw with markers and crayons, and used recycled materials to create a collage in the Art Studio.

Feb 22

9:00am - 5:00pm

Monster Mouths

Make a recycled art monster mouth!

Feb 22

9:00am - 5:00pm

Art Cards

Make cards using collage and coloring to take home or trade.

Feb 22

9:00am - 5:00pm

Cardboard Engineering with Recycled Materials

Cardboard engineering - make hinges, moving parts and more in the Art Studio.

Feb 23

9:00am - 5:00pm

Art Cards

Make cards using collage and coloring to take home or trade.

Feb 23

9:00am - 5:00pm

Inspiration and Celebration of Artists

Celebrating and being inspired by Artists of Color in the Art Studio.

Feb 23

9:00am - 5:00pm

Monster Mouths

Make a recycled art monster mouth!

Feb 23

9:00am - 5:00pm

Drawing & Coloring

Draw with markers and crayons, and used recycled materials to create a collage in the Art Studio.

Feb 23

9:00am - 5:00pm

Cardboard Engineering with Recycled Materials

Cardboard engineering - make hinges, moving parts and more in the Art Studio.

PlayWise: Magnetpalooza Magnets and magnetic tools

Feb 23

9:15am - 10:15am

PlayWise: Magnetpalooza

Explore magnetic tools and toys in the classroom and make magnet art for the fridge. Two sessions are available, starting at 9:15 am and 10:45 am

Feb 23

10:45am - 11:45am

PlayWise: Magnetpalooza

Explore magnetic tools and toys in the classroom and make magnet art for the fridge. Two sessions are available, starting at 9:15 am and 10:45 am

Feb 24

9:00am - 5:00pm

Art Cards

Make cards using collage and coloring to take home or trade.

Feb 24

9:00am - 5:00pm

Cardboard Engineering with Recycled Materials

Cardboard engineering - make hinges, moving parts and more in the Art Studio.

Feb 24

9:00am - 5:00pm

Monster Mouths

Make a recycled art monster mouth!

Feb 24

9:00am - 5:00pm

Drawing & Coloring

Draw with markers and crayons, and used recycled materials to create a collage in the Art Studio.

Feb 24

9:00am - 5:00pm

Inspiration and Celebration of Artists

Celebrating and being inspired by Artists of Color in the Art Studio.

Feb 24

11:00am - 4:00pm

Inspired Chefs: Planting Seeds

Help us start some seeds in our greenhouse for summer planting or take home a future veggie for your own garden as part of our Inspired Chefs program!

Feb 24

11:00am - 4:00pm

Wire & Pliers: Toothy Trinkets

Use tools to craft your own toothy charms and trinkets!

Feb 25

9:00am - 5:00pm

Drawing & Coloring

Draw with markers and crayons, and used recycled materials to create a collage in the Art Studio.

Feb 25

9:00am - 5:00pm

Monster Mouths

Make a recycled art monster mouth!

Feb 25

9:00am - 5:00pm

Cardboard Engineering with Recycled Materials

Cardboard engineering - make hinges, moving parts and more in the Art Studio.

Feb 25

9:00am - 5:00pm

Art Cards

Make cards using collage and coloring to take home or trade.

Feb 25

9:00am - 5:00pm

Inspiration and Celebration of Artists

Celebrating and being inspired by Artists of Color in the Art Studio.

Feb 25

11:00am - 4:00pm

Inspired Chefs: Planting Seeds

Help us start some seeds in our greenhouse for summer planting or take home a future veggie for your own garden as part of our Inspired Chefs program!

Feb 25

11:00am - 4:00pm

Wire & Pliers: Toothy Trinkets

Use tools to craft your own toothy charms and trinkets!

Feb 25

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sensory-Friendly Room

Need a quiet calming space? Our Sensory Friendly Room is available Saturdays 1 – 4pm & Sundays 10am – 4pm

Feb 25

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sensory-Friendly Art Time

Join teacher Misty Irvin in the Sensory Friendly Room for various sensory satisfying art activities.

Feb 25

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meet Costumed Character Amazon of Olympia

Meet and get your photo taken with one of our favorite superheroes, the Amazon of Olympia!

Feb 25

2:00pm - 4:00pm

FREE Dental Screenings!

Free dental screenings on First Friday Night and each Saturday in February. Families who bring their children in for screenings receive free Museum admission upon request.

Meet Costumed Character Batman in Seattle

Feb 25

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meet Costumed Character Batman in Seattle

Meet and get your photo taken with one of our favorite superheroes, Batman in Seattle!

Feb 26

9:00am - 10:00am

Sensory-Friendly Hour

The Museum opens early on Sundays for Sensory Friendly Hour for families of children with autism, sensory sensitivities & special needs.

Feb 26

10:00am - 4:00pm

Sensory-Friendly Room

Need a quiet calming space? Our Sensory Friendly Room is available Saturdays 1 – 4pm & Sundays 10am – 4pm

Feb 26

10:00am - 5:00pm

Drawing & Coloring

Draw with markers and crayons, and used recycled materials to create a collage in the Art Studio.

Feb 26

10:00am - 4:00pm

Sensory-Friendly Art Time

Join teacher Misty Irvin in the Sensory Friendly Room for various sensory satisfying art activities.

Feb 26

10:00am - 5:00pm

Cardboard Engineering with Recycled Materials

Cardboard engineering - make hinges, moving parts and more in the Art Studio.

Feb 26

10:00am - 5:00pm

Art Cards

Make cards using collage and coloring to take home or trade.

Feb 26

10:00am - 5:00pm

Inspiration and Celebration of Artists

Celebrating and being inspired by Artists of Color in the Art Studio.

Feb 26

10:00am - 5:00pm

Monster Mouths

Make a recycled art monster mouth!

Feb 26

11:00am - 4:00pm

Wire & Pliers: Toothy Trinkets

Use tools to craft your own toothy charms and trinkets!

Feb 26

11:00am - 4:00pm

Inspired Chefs: Planting Seeds

Help us start some seeds in our greenhouse for summer planting or take home a future veggie for your own garden as part of our Inspired Chefs program!

Feb 27

9:00am - 5:00pm