Hands On Children's Museum, Children's museum in Olympia, United States.
The facility features 150 interactive exhibits within 10 galleries, including a two-story climber, stream slide, art studio, and emergency response exhibit.
The museum originated in 1987 and relocated to Jefferson Street in 2012, leading to an increase in annual visitors from 150,000 to 300,000.
The museum offers free monthly parenting classes, weekly preschool programs, and partnerships with libraries to make learning accessible to all families.
The museum opens Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM, Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM, with special $1 admission on first Fridays.
The outdoor discovery center spans half an acre and contains a dinosaur dig area, vintage schooner, lighthouse lookout, and children's garden.
Location: Washington
Inception: 1987
Website: http://hocm.org
GPS coordinates: 47.03830,-122.90100
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:09
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