Open Wed–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thur nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets
Open Wed–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thur nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets
Join us for story time and hear Teresa read some of her favorite books using her DynaVox. With this speech-generating device, Teresa shares stories that help us build listening skills, develop early literacy, and celebrate each other’s differences. This event is free with general museum admission.
Visit MCM for free every Thursday evening, 4–8 pm! Enjoy extended hours each Thursday, completely free of charge. Please check in at the admissions desk when you visit during free hours. Looking for more affordable ways to visit? During the rest of the week, MCM offers reduced cost admission and memberships every day to families […]
Join our friends from the UW Neuroscience Training Program outreach team for brain-building activities and interact with REAL neurological specimens. Come learn how we think!This program is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm to 8 pm each week.
Expresa tu gratitud creando un mural familiar de agradecimientos. Create a family mural of thankfulness, together in Spanish and English. Canta, dibuja, y comparte mensajes de amor y comunidad. Sing, draw, and share joyful notes of connection. #GratitudEnFamilia #Gracias #BilingualJoy
Join forces to create a giant, collaborative ball run, winding its way across the Clubhouse! This hands-on activity lets kids explore physics, engineering, and creative problem-solving while building and testing their own section of the run. It’s an exciting way to experiment with energy, motion, and cause and effect.
Craft something beautiful with birch bark and sinew while exploring the cultural significance of these materials in Indigenous traditions. This hands-on art activity invites kids to make, reflect, and learn—all in celebration of Indigenous Heritage Month.
Paint your own mini artwork on a canvas the size of your palm! Whether it’s detailed tiny scenes or abstract squiggles, kids of all ages can enjoy experimenting with color, brushwork, and self-expression as they exercise their fine motor skills. Take your artwork home or gift it to someone special—it’s creativity you can hold in […]
In this special program for already-enrolled Girl Scouts, participants will join Indigenous artists to learn the cultural significance of the black ash tree and its connection to the environment. Together, they will explore the challenges this tree faces today and discover how traditional practices honor and preserve its legacy. Guided step by step, each participant […]
Snuggle in for a delightful mix of stories, puppets, and songs! This trail-side program invites young children to explore emotions, rhythm, and imagination through movement and mindful moments. Grown-ups welcome, too—this is a peaceful pause for the whole family.
Explore the world of music and rhythm! Each week, Tim leads children in singing, rhythm games, and musical stories that inspire creativity and connection. It’s an engaging experience for kids and families—free with admission.
Join us for story time and hear Teresa read some of her favorite books using her DynaVox. With this speech-generating device, Teresa shares stories that help us build listening skills, develop early literacy, and celebrate each other’s differences. This event is free with general museum admission.
Visit MCM for free every Thursday evening, 4–8 pm! Enjoy extended hours each Thursday, completely free of charge. Please check in at the admissions desk when you visit during free hours. Looking for more affordable ways to visit? During the rest of the week, MCM offers reduced cost admission and memberships every day to families […]
Join our friends from the UW Neuroscience Training Program outreach team for brain-building activities and interact with REAL neurological specimens. Come learn how we think!This program is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm to 8 pm each week.
As voted by visitors in our kids-only election: the Lunchbox will offer a Cereal-for-Dinner service every third Thursday of the month! Cereals featured will be Frosted Flakes, Cheerios, and granola. Cow's milk and oat milk will also be provided. Crunch to your heart's content, as long as supplies last!
Get your hands dirty as we plant wheatgrass and learn about how plants grow. Kids will explore the magic of roots, soil, and sprouts, then take their wheatgrass home to watch it grow tall. Once it's ready, blend it into a smoothie or share with your favorite furry friend!
