Bring Your Next Group Visit or Class Field Trip to the Children’s Museums
The Children’s Museums of Tacoma and at JBLM are safe, stimulating environments showcasing the natural connection between play and life-long learning in our one-of-a-kind playscapes. Schedule your group visit to enhance classroom learning, spark creative spirit, and promote community building.
Inclusive Group Visits
If you want a quieter experience for a group with children with special needs, book a visit on a Museum closed day and indicate this information in your booking.
Booking and Refunds
- Full payment is required at the time of booking and to reserve your appointment.
- Group visits can be booked online for events more than two weeks away. Contact us for events in less than two weeks to check for availability.
- Group visits can be rescheduled up to two weeks before the event and for dates beyond the next two weeks.
- Visits canceled under two weeks are non-refundable. Visits canceled with over a two week notice receive a 50% refund.
Group Visit Package
- Group Visits are scheduled in 1 (one) hour and 30-minute blocks.
- Reservations must be made 2 (two) weeks in advance.
- Headcounts include a total of students, caregivers, and chaperones (1 adult per 5 children is required)
- A $10 charge per additional visitor will be added at the door if the total number of visitors exceeds the original group visit reservation
Children’s Museum of Tacoma hours | Children’s Museum at JBLM hours
Cost
Visits during regular operating hours
$100 for 15 people or fewer
$150 for 16 – 36 people
$200 for 37 – 54 people
Groups of more than 55 people can be accommodated at both Museums on closed days.
Visits during closed days
$250 for 16 – 36 people
$300 for 37 – 54 people
$450 for 55+ people
Lunchroom
$45 for up to 30 people for 30 minutes
Children’s Museum of Tacoma is limited to one lunchroom
Children’s Museum at JBLM offers two lunchrooms
Please note, memberships do not apply to group visits.
Terms
- Pre-registration guarantees Museum exploration for your entire group at your scheduled time
- We cannot guarantee admission for your group without preregistration
- Groups that visit without a reservation will be charged the basic group visit rate
- Group Visits are not intended for birthday parties
- Payment is due two weeks at the time of booking group visits
- Group visit payments are nonrefundable
- A ratio of one adult caregiver or chaperone per five children is required for all group visits
- A $10 charge per additional visitor will be added at the door if the total number of visitors exceeds the original group visit reservation