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Children's Museum (The)
305 Harrison Street, Seattle Center, Seattle, WA, 98109
+1 206 441 1768
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#101 of 644 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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The Children's Museum is located in the basement of the Center House at Seattle Center, which is partly why Seattle Center is such a great place to spend a day with the kids. The museum includes plenty of hands-on cultural exhibits, a child-size neighborhood, a Discovery Bay for toddlers, a mountain wilderness area, a global village, and other special exhibits to keep the little ones busy learning and playing for hours. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Price

Admission $7.50 adults and children, $6.50 seniors, free for children under 1

Credit Cards Accepted

visa,mastercard,amex,discover

Directions

Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 13, 15, 16, 18, 24, or 33. Monorail: From Westlake Center at the corner of Pine St. and Fourth Ave

Area

Seattle Center, Center House

Hours

Mon-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat-Sun 10am-6pm

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