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Hands On Children's Museum

Olympia, WA

Interactive children's museum with hands-on exhibits, indoor galleries, and a family-friendly cafe in downtown Olympia.

Plan This Visit

Best for

Toddlers, Preschoolers, Big kids, Mixed ages

Hours

Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

At a Glance

Venue type

Kids activity center

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Play features

Museum exhibitsPretend playSensory play

Family amenities

Cafe on siteFood available

Visit options

Open playDrop-in visitsClasses or events

Price range

Mid-range

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Verified only

Yes

Operator type

Museum

Play model

Mixed open play + classes

Supervision model

Caregiver supervised

Max recommended age

Under 13

Structured classes or guided programming

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Monday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

About the Venue

Hands On Children's Museum is a large, year-round family destination in Olympia with expansive indoor exhibit galleries, imaginative play experiences, and rotating educational programs. It is a strong fit for the directory's indoor play niche because children can actively explore, build, create, and play inside the museum, with additional family amenities and a cafe on site.