Children's Museum of Tacoma, Tacoma

#9 among attractions in Tacoma

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Children's Museum of Tacoma is a nonprofit museum for children located in Tacoma, Washington. The museum officially opened in 1986. The museum offers hands on play-to-learn experiences for children. In 2018 the museum secured a 1.6 million dollar commitment from the U.S. Department of Defense to open a satellite location on a military base. ()

Coordinates: 47°14'57"N, 122°26'14"W

Address

1501 Pacific AveNew TacomaTacoma United States

Contact

+1 253-627-6031

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Children's Museum of Tacoma – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: LeMay - America's Car Museum, Museum of Glass, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma Art Museum.

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Museum
LeMay - America's Car Museum, Tacoma
25 min walk • LeMay - America's Car Museum, a gleaming tribute to automotive culture, is a must-visit destination in Tacoma, Washington. This expansive museum showcases an extraordinary collection of over 350 classic and contemporary vehicles, illustrating the rich tapestry of...
~1440 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museum of Glass, Tacoma
7 min walk • The Museum of Glass is a 75,000-square-foot art museum in Tacoma, Washington dedicated to the medium of glass. Since its founding in 2002, the Museum of Glass has been committed to creating a space for the celebration of the studio glass movement through nurturing artists, implementing education, and encouraging creativity.
1 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Tacoma Dome, Tacoma
25 min walk • Tacoma Dome is an indoor multi-purpose arena in Tacoma, Washington, United States. It is located south of Downtown Tacoma, adjacent to Interstate 5 and Tacoma Dome Station.
~470 ftS
Museum, Art museum
Tacoma Art Museum, Tacoma
3 min walk • The Tacoma Art Museum is an art museum in Tacoma, Washington, United States. It focuses primarily on the art and artists from the Pacific Northwest and broader western region of the U.S. Founded in 1935, the museum has strong roots in the community and anchors the university and museum district in downtown Tacoma.
~1380 ftSE
Bridge, Art gallery
Bridge of Glass, Tacoma
7 min walk • The Bridge of Glass is a 500-foot pedestrian partially-covered footbridge spanning Interstate 705 in Tacoma, Washington. It was opened in 2002 as a gift to the city.
~1590 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Washington State History Museum, Tacoma
8 min walk • The Washington State History Museum is a history museum located in downtown Tacoma, Washington, United States. It is operated by the Washington State Historical Society under the official approval of the Washington State Legislature.
0.8 miSE
47°14'23"N • 122°25'37"W
Freighthouse Square, Tacoma
21 min walk • Shopping centre, Shopping, Shop
0.4 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Pantages Theater, Tacoma
12 min walk • The Pantages Theatre or Jones Building in Tacoma, Washington was designed by the architect B. Marcus Priteca. The unusual structure opened in January 1918. It was designed to be an office building and a vaudeville theatre. The theaters Second Renaissance Revival style is juxtaposed with the Commercial style.
0.6 miN
Museum
Foss Waterway Seaport, Tacoma
16 min walk • The Working Waterfront Maritime Museum is a Maritime Museum located in Tacoma, Washington, USA. The museum sits on the Thea Foss Waterway.
~480 ftSW
Convention center, City hall
Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, Tacoma
3 min walk • The Greater Tacoma Convention Center, is a convention center in downtown Tacoma, in the U.S. state of Washington. It opened in November 2004 and has been described as the "second largest meeting and event facility in Western Washington". It was designed by MulvannyG2 Architecture, of Bellevue, Washington.
0.4 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Rialto Theater, Tacoma
11 min walk • The Rialto Theatre in Tacoma, Washington was built in 1918 to showcase movies. Its design reflects the affluence following World War I. It reflects the character of a palace and is the result of efforts by entrepreneur Henry T. Moore and Tacoma architect Roland E. Borhek...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Children's Museum of Tacoma?

Nearby attractions include Tacoma Art Museum, Tacoma (3 min walk), Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, Tacoma (3 min walk), Stone Wave, Tacoma (3 min walk), Key Bank Center, Tacoma (7 min walk).

How to get to Children's Museum of Tacoma by public transport?

The nearest stations to Children's Museum of Tacoma:

Light rail

Convention Center/South 15th Street • Lines: T (2 min walk)
Commerce Street/South 11th Street • Lines: T (8 min walk)

Bus

Pacific Ave & S 14th St • Lines: 1, 102, 13, 3, 400, 41, 42, 500, 501, 590, 594 (2 min walk)
S 13th St & Market St • Lines: 28, 48 (6 min walk)

Train

Tacoma Dome (21 min walk)