Children's Museum of Tacoma (Greentrike) — Tacoma, Washington

Address1501 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402

HoursPublic hours: Fri–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Member-only: Mon 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and Sat 9–10 a.m.; Low Sensory Hours: Mon 3–5 p.m. (official Greentrike page)

PricesPay As You Will — admission is by donation (official)

Price notesOfficial: admission is Pay As You Will (donation only), so there is no fixed ticket price; priceVal 0 reflects no required admission charge.

Age notesNot confirmed — the official page reviewed publishes no age tiers; bands are a conservative choice for a children's museum. Do not extend to older bands without official guidance.

BookingWalk-in Pay As You Will admission during public hours (official).

Suggested timeAbout 2 hours

AccessibilityOfficial Greentrike page publishes Low Sensory Hours (Mon 3–5 p.m.) — the basis for the 'sensory' attribute. Note those hours fall on the member/low-sensory Monday schedule, not the Fri–Sun public schedule. Wheelchair/stroller/quiet: Not confirmed.

ParkingDowntown Tacoma street/garage parking; confirm on the official site.

Hours in detailPublic Hours: Friday - Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Member-Only Hours: Monday 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Low Sensory Hours: Monday 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Monarch Diaper Bank Hours: Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Tickets & bookingNo advance or timed ticketing is described on the official museum page; admission is Pay As You Will (see ageNotes/insider context): admission is by donation only.

ParkingOn weekends, the parking lot adjacent to the museum is Pay to Park and open to visitors. During the week, the adjacent lot is not open to the general public; visitors can find metered parking along the street on Pacific Avenue, and there are multiple paid parking lots near the museum on weekdays.

AccessibilityOfficial FAQ: 'Our children's museums are wheelchair accessible, adhering to ADA guidelines to ensure a welcoming environment for individuals with mobility challenges. The building has ramps and elevators to facilitate easy entry, and our spacious doorways are designed to accommodate wheelchairs.' Visitors who need additional assistance are invited to contact the museum.

Sensory notesLow Sensory Hours: Monday 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Greentrike is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified (June 2025): visitors can check out sensory bags free of charge at the admission desk at the Children's Museum of Tacoma - each bag includes noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses, a fidget track toy, a marble fidget toy, a stretch noodle toy, a 'feelings thermometer', and an optional KultureCity VIP lanyard card; bags are cleaned and restocked between uses. Signage includes 'Headphone Zone' signs in louder areas such as Airways and 'Quiet Area' signs in designated calm spaces such as Studio B; staff have completed KultureCity Sensory Inclusive training. Greentrike's program description of Low Sensory Hours: ambient noise and light are turned down and weighted vests and noise-canceling headphones are available on request.

Family facilitiesLockers are available free of charge to lock up bags and coats while you play. Food and drinks are not allowed in the museum galleries; there is a cafe space in the lobby where visitors can enjoy their food and drinks. Monarch Diaper Bank hours are Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.