Hands On Childrens Museum - (360) 956-0818

I take my 2 year old son here once a week. It is so much fun! We play for 2 hours and then he is so tired. It's great and relaxing for me, because it is a very clean and safe place for him to play. The year passes are inexpensive and very worth the cost. The parking is only $0.50 per hour and you can bring your own lunch in.

This museum has excellent hands on exhibits. It will definitely spark some imagination. Lots of knobs to turns, trinkets to play with, etc. Definitely a great place to let your kids explore and learn. They have special homeschool days if you homeschool where you can get in free. They also have other promotions as well but normal everyday prices are not bad either.

Take the kids and let them play, explore, learn and have a lot of fun doing it. There are areas for all ages and with all different themes. A water play area where the kids can race boats, construction area, nature area, arts and crafts center, infant soft play area, Magic Schoo Bus area, and more. They also have a great gift shop and they offer birthday parties, parents night out, and daycamps. It's a great deal to get a year membership if you can attend often, otherwise it can be expensive per visit. It's close to downtown Olympia too, so you can make a day of it if you live out of the area. PROS: Fun play, keeps kids involved for hours, close to downtown CONS: Well used, can be expensive to pay per visit