myFave Five of the Day ~ Seattle Museums for Kids

myFave Five of the Day ~ Seattle Museums for Kids

Welcome members ofmyFaves Groupand anyone who happens upon my random list! Yesterday was International Museum Day and the theme for 2009 is "Museums and Tourism" so I'll tell you about myFave FiveSeattle Museums for kids. I am a huge fan of galleries and museums so it was really difficult to limit this to my top five.

1. Pacific Science Center Hours and Rates: Monday- Friday 10 AM - 5 PM, Saturday, Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM. See their website for prices since there are numerous options
   
   There are so many great exhibits for kids to play with and explore. In addition to the main exhibits, there is a Butterfly Conservatory, a Planetarium, an IMAX theater, a café, and a Laser Dome. Time absolutely flies. The photos are from past visits.
   
   
   
2. Seattle Children's Museum  Hours and Rates: Monday- Friday 10 AM - 5 PM, Saturday, Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM, Kids and Adults - $7.50, Grandparents- $6.50, kids under 1 - free
   
   This is like the best play room ever! There are small sized houses, stores, schools, and other buildings with bright colors, fun stores, costumes, music, and so much more. I can't wait to have grandchildren to take here.
   
   
3. Museum of Flight Hours and Rates: Daily 10 AM - 5 PM, (1^st Thursday, 10 AM - 9 PM - Free after 5PM) , Adults - $14, Seniors $13, Students $6.50, Military- $10, kids 4 and under - free
   
   You just know that the home of Boeing Aerospace would need a museum dedicated to flying machines. There are full size planes outside, while inside are displays and exhibits to rival the Air and Space Museum in Washington DC.
   
   
4. Rosalie Wheyl Museum of Doll Art Hours and Rates: Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM, Sunday 1 - 5 PM,  Adults - $8, Seniors $7, Students $5, kids 4 and under - free
   
   Museum exhibits feature over 1,200 dolls on permanent display, ranging from antique to modern, plus teddy bears, toys, dollhouses, miniatures and other childhood memorabilia. They are fun to look at and enjoy and, as well, teach the history of doll making while showcasing the artistry of the dolls. A stroll through the English garden provides you with a moment to savor the Museum building itself, a beautiful modern structure with definite Victorian influences. Since opening its doors in 1992, the Museum has received many awards, among them the prestigious Jumeau Trophy for Best Private Doll Museum in the World, awarded in Paris, France in 1994
   
   Be prepared to spend some time in the museum store after visiting the exhibits because it inspires the need to have dolls and teddies of one's own.
   
   
5. Experience Music Project/Science Fiction Museum Hours and Rates: Daily 10 AM - 5 PM, Sunday 1 - 5 PM,  General Admission $15.
   
   Paul Allen's early fixation on Seattle native, Jimi Hendrix and Science Fiction are Seattle's gain. Be prepared for sound! There are numerous interactive displays and exhibits. The perfect outing for any aspiring musician since the word "Experience" in the title isn't just for effect.

What are your favorite museums in your town?

Sue Barton © 2009