Seattle Children's Museum (Seattle)

Seattle Children's Museum in Seattle: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12; WA residents (ages 1–65) $16; WA residents 65+ $14; non-WA residents (ages 1–65) $18; non-WA 65+ $16; under 1 FREE — plus a 6% revitalization fee (official Plan Your Visit page).

Address305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109

HoursSchool year (Sep–Jun): Wed–Mon 10 a.m.–5 p.m., closed Tue; Summer (Jun 18–Aug 29): daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (official)

PricesWA residents (ages 1–65) $16; WA residents 65+ $14; non-WA residents (ages 1–65) $18; non-WA 65+ $16; under 1 FREE — plus a 6% revitalization fee (official Plan Your Visit page)

Price notesOfficial admission pricing (WA-resident adult rate used as priceVal; non-residents pay $18). Rates exclude the 6% revitalization fee. Museums for All visitors receive 50% off in person (official — see Perks).

Age notesOfficial: infants under 1 are free and need no ticket; children must be accompanied by an adult 18+. The museum's play exhibits are designed for young children; no official upper age limit is published.

BookingOfficial: 'No reservations required. Tickets can be purchased online.' Museum Takeover event days require event-specific tickets.

Suggested timeAbout 2.5 hours

AccessibilityNot confirmed — no wheelchair/stroller/sensory statement was captured on the official pages reviewed, so no access attributes are claimed.

ParkingSeattle Center / Armory area paid parking; confirm on official site.

Hours in detailSchool Year Schedule: Open Wednesday–Monday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Closed Tuesday. Member early access 9:30 a.m. Closed for Thanksgiving Nov 26 (special hours note). Membership material notes museum is open daily in summer and Wed–Mon during school year, and advises verifying current schedule before visiting.

Tickets & bookingNo reservations required; tickets can be purchased online (official Plan Your Visit page, re-verified 2026-11-05). Admission on that page: WA residents ages 1–65 $16, seniors 65+ $14; non-WA residents $18 / $16; under 1 free; plus a 6% revitalization fee. Museums for All is $5 per person with EBT, CHIP, Provider One, WIC or Apple Health.

Sensory notesMask Up Mornings: from June 19, 2025, masks required for all guests ages 3+ on Sundays only, from open until noon — a lower-risk designated time, not a lights/sound sensory program; no official sensory kit/quiet-hour program was found on the visit page.

Age notesChildren must be accompanied and supervised by an individual 18 years or older while in the museum (Code of Conduct). Mask Up Mornings policy references guests ages 3+.

Seasonal notesHours shift seasonally: daily in summer, Wednesday–Monday (closed Tuesday) during school year, per membership insert.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

Seattle Children's Museum — Seattle, Washington

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