A Children’s Museum Is Not Your Average Museum

A Children’s Museum Is Not Your Average Museum

Additional programs and opportunities for play within our Museum

At the Museum

Group visits

Schedule your group visit to enhance classroom learning, spark creative spirit and promote community building. Seeking more from your museum experience? Arrange an enrichment group visit featuring an additional 30 minutes and facilitated workshop for you and your students to enjoy.

Plan your group visit

Birthday parties

Looking for the perfect party location where we do all of the work? The Children’s Museum of Tacoma lets you enjoy your party and your guests while our staff takes care of the rest. Design a party to fit your schedule, your budget, and your child’s dreams.

Have your birthday party here

Private events

The Children’s Museum of Tacoma can accommodate up to 200 guests and is available Wednesday through Monday evenings for private events, and all day Tuesdays. Private events can combine the Museum’s playscape gallery, lobby, or cafe to create the perfect venue for your needs.

Plan a private event with us

Camps

Summer Camp at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma honors and nurtures your child’s curiosity, creativity, and imagination! Different themes throughout the summer appeal to a child’s individual interest, igniting their spark and building community. We design our camps as collaborative learning experiences for age groups including 2-3 years old, 3-6 years old, and 5-8 years old.

See what camps we offer

Members only programs

There are perks to being a member! Special member-only hours, themed Power-Plays, and Wee Ones Weekly are programs we designate for our members and partners. 

Special programs for members

Enrichment on the GO

If you can’t make it to the Children’s Museum of Tacoma, let us come to you! Enrichment to Go brings the Museum’s signature group visit experience to your location. Select from the following workshops: Line Art, Permanent Pen Color Science, or Oobleck. These one-hour explorations are stimulating and encourage learning through playful discovery.

Bring a signature group visit to your location