Seattle Children's Museum, Seattle
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Facts and practical information
The Seattle Children's Museum in Seattle is located on the lowest floor of the Armory at the Seattle Center. Founded in 1979 with a single exhibit, the museum currently features 18,000 sq feet of play space with 11 exhibits designed for kids 6 months to 8 years. Visitors to the main floor of the Center House can look down into a large open space in the floor which is part of the museum; this was once the site of the bubbleator. ()
Established: 1979 (45 years ago)Coordinates: 47°37'17"N, 122°21'4"W
Day trips
Seattle Children's Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Seattle Center, Space Needle, Museum of Pop Culture, Pacific Science Center.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Seattle Children's Museum open?
Seattle Children's Museum is open:
- Monday 10 am - 5 pm
- Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
- Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
- Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
- Friday 10 am - 5 pm
- Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
- Sunday 10 am - 6 pm
Which popular attractions are close to Seattle Children's Museum?
Nearby attractions include Seattle Center, Seattle (2 min walk), Chihuly Garden and Glass, Seattle (2 min walk), Seattle Children's Theatre, Seattle (3 min walk), Seattle Center Monorail, Seattle (3 min walk).
How to get to Seattle Children's Museum by public transport?
The nearest stations to Seattle Children's Museum:
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Ferry
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Train
- Seattle Center (2 min walk)
- Westlake Center (24 min walk)
Bus
- 5th Ave N & Broad St • Lines: 3 (5 min walk)
- Denny Way & Broad St • Lines: 8 (5 min walk)
Ferry
- Seattle • Lines: Seattle-Victoria (15 min walk)
- Seattle Waterfront • Lines: Seattle-Blake Island (32 min walk)
Tram
- Westlake & Thomas • Lines: South Lake Union Streetcar (15 min walk)
- Terry & Thomas • Lines: South Lake Union Streetcar (17 min walk)
Trolleybus
- 3rd Ave & Virginia St • Lines: 1, 13, 2, 3, 4 (20 min walk)
- 3rd Ave & Seneca St • Lines: 1, 13, 3, 4, 49 (33 min walk)
Light rail
- Westlake • Lines: 1 (25 min walk)
- University Street • Lines: 1 (31 min walk)