Children's Museum of Tacoma

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The Children's Museum of Tacoma offers Pay As You Will admission. Please pay what you can during your visit to help us ensure that every child gets a chance to play! Your support of Pay As You Will admission means we will be able to serve more families everyday!

COMING SOON: beginning June 1, celebrate the summer with 3 months of Museum Membership for $65 when you pick up a Summer...
05/29/2026

COMING SOON: beginning June 1, celebrate the summer with 3 months of Museum Membership for $65 when you pick up a Summer Play Pass! ☀️

Whether you're looking to try out membership for your own family or as a special gift, the Summer Play Pass grants access to special members-only play hours, programs, discounts, and more for three months from the date of purchase.

Grab yours at Greentrike.org/membership or in person at the front desk starting June 1 at 10 a.m.!

TOMMOROW's the day! This Thursday, May 28 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., join us in welcoming friends from Pepe Faitau Books...
05/27/2026

TOMMOROW's the day! This Thursday, May 28 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., join us in welcoming friends from Pepe Faitau Books, the First Samoan Board Book Company, to the Children's Museum of Tacoma for a special workshop with families!

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month with us at this hands-on family workshop that honors storytelling of self through symbolic, siapo-inspired collage artwork. Children will use visual elements inspired by traditional Polynesian tapa patterns to tell their own story and create a personal “cloth” made up of shapes that they identify with. Activities will be presented by friends from Pepe Faitau Books, including illustrator Dalcetta Palepale!

No pre-registration is required, and admission is Pay As You Will.

The Museum will remain open with members-only hours on Monday, May 25!Not a Museum member yet? Members power our mission...
05/23/2026

The Museum will remain open with members-only hours on Monday, May 25!

Not a Museum member yet? Members power our mission and help make Pay As You Will admission possible while enjoying benefits such as exclusive Museum hours, discounts, and more! Learn more at Greentrike.org/membership.

Drop an emoji 🐬 for the chance to win FREE tickets to the classical ballet telling of Hans Christian Anderson's book, Th...
05/22/2026

Drop an emoji 🐬 for the chance to win FREE tickets to the classical ballet telling of Hans Christian Anderson's book, The Little Mermaid performed by the Metropolitan Ballet of Tacoma!

One winner will receive four tickets to their choice of the June 12 or June 13 showing. To enter to win, leave a comment with your favorite undersea emoji 🐠

The winner will be notified straight from the Children's Museum of Tacoma. No registration needed, participation is completely free!

Museum visitors, we're SO excited to welcome friends from Pepe Faitau Books, the First Samoan Board Book Company, to the...
05/21/2026

Museum visitors, we're SO excited to welcome friends from Pepe Faitau Books, the First Samoan Board Book Company, to the Children's Museum of Tacoma for a special workshop with families!

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month with us at this hands-on family workshop that honors storytelling of self through symbolic, siapo-inspired collage artwork! Children will use visual elements inspired by traditional Polynesian tapa patterns to tell their own story and create a personal “cloth” made up of shapes that they identify with. Activities will be presented by friends from Pepe Faitau Books, including illustrator Dalcetta Palepale!

No pre-registration is required, and admission is Pay As You Will.

Tomorrow, the Children's Museum of Tacoma will be dedicating an entire day of Pay As You Will admission to WayOut Kids’ ...
05/20/2026

Tomorrow, the Children's Museum of Tacoma will be dedicating an entire day of Pay As You Will admission to WayOut Kids’ upcoming family-friendly Juneteenth Celebration: A Road to Economic Freedom!

To learn more about WayOut Kids and their annual Juneteenth event, visit JuneteenthWA.com. Plus, drop by the Greentrike booth at the event itself for plenty of family activities and fun 🎨

At the Children’s Museum of Tacoma, we aim to ensure equitable access to playful experiences for children and their fami...
05/18/2026

At the Children’s Museum of Tacoma, we aim to ensure equitable access to playful experiences for children and their families, so we're the first children's museum in the nation to offer Pay As You Will admission, a donation-based admission model!

When you donate toward Pay As You Will admission or purchase a membership to the Children's Museum of Tacoma, you're supporting programs that enrich the lives of children, youth, and families in your community.

From powering the Children's Museums to reducing diaper need, thank you for supporting the programs that offer equitable access to playful experiences for children, youth, and families!

Get ready for the most playful celebration of math on the Puget Sound! 🧑‍🔬Join us at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma for...
05/14/2026

Get ready for the most playful celebration of math on the Puget Sound! 🧑‍🔬

Join us at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma for MathFest, a FREE celebration of math for children ages 3 – 11, presented by Greentrike and Zeno! At this one-of-a-kind event, children and their families will step into science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) by playing math games, exploring STEAM activities, winning prizes, and having fun.

🗓️ Saturday, June 27
🕒 From 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Children's Museum of Tacoma at 1501 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, WA 98402

The event is free, but let us know you're coming by RSVP'ing at Greentrike.co/Tacoma-Mathfest-2026

Museum members, have you RSVP'd to the upcoming Blooming Breakfast yet? 🌼This Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m., jo...
05/13/2026

Museum members, have you RSVP'd to the upcoming Blooming Breakfast yet? 🌼

This Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m., join us join us for a light breakfast spread, as well as flower and pollinator studio activities. Come see what other fun is in bloom at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma 🌷🐝

Follow the link in your member email to RSVP, or ask a Play Guide about becoming a member!

HUGE thanks to Lumi the Tooth Fairy for dropping by the Museum to share all about dental health, along with her smiling ...
05/12/2026

HUGE thanks to Lumi the Tooth Fairy for dropping by the Museum to share all about dental health, along with her smiling dragon friend Dudley! 🦷

Friends got to practice their brushing and flossing skills, be a part of a cozy story time, and take home a magical photo keepsake of their very own 🧚✨

Looking for a cute gift? You otter check out the Museum Store for some new arrivals! 🦦
05/09/2026

Looking for a cute gift? You otter check out the Museum Store for some new arrivals! 🦦

Address

1501 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA
98402

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+12536276031

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